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Krisha

2016 1h 22m EN
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6.8
SOLID
β˜…6.8TMDB Β· 227
DramaThriller
Synopsis
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When Krisha returns to her estranged family for Thanksgiving dinner, past demons threaten to ruin the festivities.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Trey Edward Shults
Writers
Trey Edward Shults
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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RUNTIME

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82 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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MONEY

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Shot for just $0.0M β€” micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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MONEY

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Made its money back 4.8Γ— over at the box office.

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Trey Edward Shults, shot by Drew Daniels. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Brian McOmber. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Trey Edward Shults shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Krisha Fairchild and Alex Dobrenko and Robyn Fairchild carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Trey Edward Shults directs. Drew Daniels behind the camera. Brian McOmber scores. Trey Edward Shults cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 182 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 2Shot for just $0.0M β€” micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
  • 3Made its money back 4.8Γ— over at the box office.
  • 4Released 10 years ago.
  • 5Directed by Trey Edward Shults, shot by Drew Daniels. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 6Original score by Brian McOmber. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 7Editor Trey Edward Shults shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 8Krisha Fairchild and Alex Dobrenko and Robyn Fairchild carry the top of the cast.
  • 9IMDB entry: tt4266638 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography
Drew Daniels
Original score
Brian McOmber
Editing
Trey Edward Shults
Sound
Michael Semanick
Runtime
82 min Β· 1h 22m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Budget
$30,000
Box office
$144,822
Return
483% of budget
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
R

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Production companies

Who made it

  • HO

    Hoody Boy Productions

    US

Key crew

  • Sound EditorZach Martin
  • Sound MixerIan Henkel
  • Sound Re-Recording MixerMichael Semanick
  • Sound Re-Recording MixerSergio Reyes
  • EditorTrey Edward Shults
  • Foley ArtistCatherine Harper
  • Sound DesignerTim Rakoczy
  • Script SupervisorT.J. Larson
  • Foley ArtistDarrin Mann
  • Steadicam OperatorOrlando Duguay
  • Title GraphicsDaniel Stuyck
  • Assistant EditorMark Vance
  • Color TimerDaniel Stuyck
  • Camera OperatorRyan Booth
  • ProducerJustin R. Chan
  • Associate ProducerRyan Mehendale
  • ProducerChase Joliet
  • ProducerTrey Edward Shults
  • Executive ProducerJonathan R. Chan
  • Associate ProducerVeronique Vaillancourt
  • Executive ProducerJ.P. Castel
  • ProducerWilson Smith
  • Associate ProducerJim Cummings

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • thanksgiving
  • turkey
  • addiction
  • family
  • mental illness
  • estranged son

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Premiere2015-03-16Β· South by Southwest Film Festival
  • Theatrical2016-03-18R

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International titles

  • ΠšΡ€ΠΈΡˆΠ°RU

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