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Synchronic

Seen it?

2020 | 102 min | Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. 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 likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved The Dead Zone or Backrooms, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary, mind-bending.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect drug use.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Two New Orleans paramedics' lives are ripped apart after encountering a series of horrific deaths linked to a designer drug with bizarre, otherworldly effects.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $2 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 112K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Aaron Moorhead, Justin Benson

  • Anthony MackieSteve Denube
  • Jamie DornanDennis Dannelly
  • Katie AseltonTara Dannelly
  • Alexia IoannidesBrianna Dannelly
  • Ramiz MonsefDr. Kermani
  • Bill Oberst Jr.The Looter
  • Betsy HoltLeah
  • Shane BradyTravis
  • Kate AdairCrack Girlfriend
  • Matthew UnderwoodOfficer Beaumont