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Dave Made a Maze

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2017 | 81 min | Comedy, Adventure, Horror, Fantasy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and fantasy fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 21 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Dave, an artist who has yet to complete anything significant in his career, builds a fort in his living room out of pure frustration, only to wind up trapped by the fantastical pitfalls, booby traps, and critters of his own creation. Ignoring his warnings, Dave’s girlfriend Annie leads a band of oddball explorers on a rescue mission. Once inside, they find themselves trapped in an ever-changing supernatural world, threatened by booby traps and pursued by a bloodthirsty Minotaur.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    13 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $34K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 36K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Bill Watterson

  • Nick ThuneDave
  • Meera Rohit KumbhaniAnnie
  • Adam BuschGordon
  • James UrbaniakHarry
  • Stephanie AllynneBrynn
  • Kirsten VangsnessJane
  • Scott KrinskyLeonard
  • John HenniganMinotaur
  • Rick OvertonHobo
  • Kamilla AlnesFlemish Tourist