Mindcage
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Mauro Borrelli |
| Screenplay by | Reggie Keyohara III |
| Story by | Mauro Borrelli |
| Produced by | Daniel Grodnik Mitchell Welch |
| Starring | Martin Lawrence Melissa Roxburgh John Malkovich Robert Knepper Jacob Grodnik Aiden Turner |
| Cinematography | E. Gustavo Petersen |
| Edited by | Franz Königswieser James Kondelik |
| Music by | Leo Z |
Production companies | Boomtown Media Partners Bondit Media Capital Head Gear Films Metrol Technology |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
Release date |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Mindcage is a 2022 American supernatural mystery thriller film directed by Mauro Borrelli and starring Martin Lawrence, Melissa Roxburgh, John Malkovich, Robert Knepper, Jacob Grodnik and Aiden Turner. The film, which marks Lawrence's first major non-comedic role, was released through VOD and in theatres on December 16, 2022.
The film received mostly negative reviews from critics.
Synopsis
[edit]When a copycat murderer strikes, Detectives Jake Doyle and Mary Kelly seek help from an incarcerated serial killer called "the Artist". As Mary delves deep into the Artist's brilliant but twisted psyche, she and Jake get lured into a diabolical game of cat and mouse, racing against time to stay one step ahead of both criminals.
Cast
[edit]- Martin Lawrence as Jake
- Melissa Roxburgh as Mary
- John Malkovich as The Artist
- Robert Knepper as Lt. Owings
- Neb Chupin as Dr. Loesch
- Jacob Grodnik as Dutch
- Chris Mullinax as Homeless Man
- Ritchie Montgomery as Father Linares
- Nellie Sciutto as Lt. Governor Diaz
- Aiden Turner as Dale
- Cassandra Gava as Voodoo Priestess
Production
[edit]Filming occurred in Springdale, Arkansas, and Fayetteville, Arkansas, in August 2021.[1][2][3][4]
That same month, it was announced that SAG-AFTRA had issued a "Do Not Work" notice to the filmmakers due to COVID-19 concerns.[5] The notice was rescinded on August 13, 2021.[6]
Release
[edit]The film's first trailer was released on November 7, 2022.[7] The film was released through VOD and in a small number of theatres on December 16, 2022.[8]
Reception
[edit]On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 18% of 11 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 3.3/10.[9]
Many critics have compared the film unfavourably to The Silence of the Lambs, Seven and Fallen.[10][11]
In January 2024, the film entered the top 10 movies on Netflix worldwide, attracting 9.1 million viewers in its first week, and amassed 14.7 million hours of viewing time.[12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ Fergeson, Garrett (August 2, 2021). "Hollywood film stars spotted in downtown Springdale filming movie". KNWA-TV. Archived from the original on September 15, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- ^ Roberts, Adam (August 4, 2021). "Martin Lawrence filming thriller 'Mindcage' in Northwest Arkansas". KHBS. Archived from the original on September 15, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- ^ "Martin Lawrence filming in Northwest Arkansas". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. August 6, 2021. Archived from the original on September 15, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- ^ Jordan, Mary (August 8, 2021). "Arkansas filmmaking in spotlight". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Archived from the original on February 16, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- ^ Hunter, Natalie (August 12, 2021). "Martin Lawrence Movie Hit With Do Not Work Notice Over COVID Concerns". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on September 15, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- ^ Robb, David (August 13, 2021). "SAG-AFTRA Rescinds "Do Not Work" Notice For 'Mindcage' Pic Starring Martin Lawrence & John Malkovich – Update". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 31, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- ^ O'Rourke, Ryan (November 7, 2022). "'Mindcage' Trailer: Martin Lawrence and Melissa Roxburgh Are on the Trail of a Copycat Killer". Collider. Archived from the original on November 8, 2022. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ Christopherson, David (November 7, 2022). "Martin Lawrence Stars in the Thrilling Official Trailer for Mindcage Alongside John Malkovich". MovieWeb. Archived from the original on November 8, 2022.
- ^ "Mindcage". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ Simon, Brent (December 15, 2022). "Mindcage review: no-frills thriller boasts a strong John Malkovich, but not much more". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on August 17, 2023. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
- ^ Yadav, Vikas (December 21, 2022). "'Mindcage' (2022) Movie Review - This Ridiculous Thriller Should be Locked in a Cage". moviesr.net. Archived from the original on August 17, 2023. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
- ^ "Manifest Star's 2022 Thriller "Mindcage" Resurfaces on Netflix's Global Top 10". January 31, 2024.
- ^ "Manifest Star's Critically Panned 2022 Thriller Lands on Netflix's Global Top 10". Screen Rant. January 31, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Mindcage at IMDb
- Mindcage at Metacritic