2022 | 106 min | Horror
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 15 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans. If you loved Dressed to Kill, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the cast find themselves fighting for their lives.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 12 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$15 million worldwide on a $1 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.3 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ti West
- Mia GothMaxine / Pearl
- Jenna OrtegaLorraine
- Brittany SnowBobby-Lynne
- Kid CudiJackson
- Martin HendersonWayne
- Owen CampbellRJ
- Stephen UreHoward
- James GaylynSheriff Dentler
- Simon PrastTelevangelist
- Geoff DolanDeputy