The Origin of Evil
Seen it?2022 | 123 min | Thriller, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.4 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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In a luxurious seaside villa, a modest young woman finds herself in the company of a strange family: an unknown and wealthy father, his extravagant wife, his daughter, an ambitious woman, a rebellious teenager, and their creepy maid.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sébastien Marnier
- Laure CalamyNathalie Cordier
- Doria TillierGeorge Dumontet
- Dominique BlancLouise Dumontet
- Jacques WeberSerge Dumontet
- Suzanne ClémentInmate
- Véronique Ruggia SauraAgnès
- Céleste BrunnquellJeanne Patterson
- Naidra AyadiSamira
- Clotilde MolletLandlady