A fairly straightforward “is-he-crazy-or-is-the-world-gonna-end” thriller, taken to an entirely new level by Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain’s stunning performances - as a Midwest couple juggling family concerns with potential madness. Superbly directed by Jeff Nichols, whose ability to slowly increase the tension until it reaches full-tilt crescendo is truly impressive. An exceptional follow-up to his debut film Shotgun Stories (2008). Features one of the most anxiety-inducing, edge-of-your-seat climaxes I can recall since viewing Night of the Living Dead as an 8th grader. One hell of an experience…I needed a drink immediately afterward.
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Awards
Winner: Critics' Week Grand Prize at the Cannes Film FestivalWinner: FIPRESCI Prize at the Cannes Film FestivalWinner: SACD Award at the Cannes Film FestivalNominee: Best Director at the Independent Spirit AwardsNominee: Best Feature at the Independent Spirit AwardsNominee: Best Male Lead at the Independent Spirit AwardsNominee: Best Supporting Female at the Independent Spirit AwardsWinner: Producers Award at the Independent Spirit Awards2nd place: Best Actor at the Los Angeles Film Critics Association AwardsWinner: Best Supporting Actress at the Los Angeles Film Critics Association AwardsWinner: Top Ten Independent Films at the National Board of ReviewWinner: Best Supporting Actress at the New York Film Critics Circle AwardsSundance Film Festival, Official Selection
Genre
Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Director
Jeff Nichols
Actors
Bart Flynn, Guy Van Swearingen, Jessica Chastain, Kathy Baker, Katy Mixon, Lisa Gay Hamilton, LisaGay Hamilton, Michael Shannon, Natasha Randall, Ray McKinnon, Robert Longstreet, Shea Whigham, Stuart Greer, Tova Stewart
Language
English
Mood
Dramatic, Intense, Original, Suspenseful, Thrilling
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