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The Choking Game

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2014 | 86 min | Drama, TV Movie

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Fallout or The Karate Kid, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 26 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Taryn finds herself gaining much-desired popularity when the charismatic new girl at school claims her as a “breath sister," teaching Taryn about the Choking Game. Hiding it from her ever-present mother, best friend, and teachers, Taryn sees choking as a way to build self-control and grab an easy high. But, as the stakes are raised through each subsequent ‘flight’, Taryn has no idea that she is actually putting her life in extreme danger.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    Mixed reviews

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 3K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lane Shefter Bishop

  • Freya TingleyTaryn
  • Alex SteeleNina
  • Ray GallettiWill
  • Beverly NdukwuElena
  • Peri GilpinHeidi
  • Ferron GuerreiroCourtney
  • Mitch AinleyRyder
  • Kristen HarrisMs. Moore
  • Julia Arkos