Gerald's Game

"Some games you play. Some you survive."

2017 1h 44m EN

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 4,043

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Synopsis

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When her husband's sex game goes wrong, Jessie (who is handcuffed to a bed in a remote lake house) faces warped visions, dark secrets and a dire choice.

“Some games you play. Some you survive.”

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Cast

Carla Gugino
Jessie
Bruce Greenwood
Gerald
Carel Struycken
Moonlight Man
Chiara Aurelia
Young Jessie
Henry Thomas
Tom
Kate Siegel
Sally
Adalyn Jones
Maddie
Bryce Harper
James

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mike Flanagan
Writers: Jeff Howard, Mike Flanagan
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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Released 9 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mike Flanagan, shot by Michael Fimognari. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Andrew Grush. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Mike Flanagan 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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Carla Gugino and Bruce Greenwood and Carel Struycken carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Some games you play. Some you survive.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3748172 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Mike Flanagan directs. Michael Fimognari behind the camera. Andrew Grush scores. Mike Flanagan cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 9 years ago.
2Directed by Mike Flanagan, shot by Michael Fimognari. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Andrew Grush. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Mike Flanagan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Carla Gugino and Bruce Greenwood and Carel Struycken carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Some games you play. Some you survive.".
7IMDB entry: tt3748172 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 9 themes, including "child abuse", "based on novel or book", "childhood trauma", "sorrow".

The technical file

Cinematography: Michael Fimognari
Original score: Andrew Grush
Editing: Mike Flanagan
Production design: Patrick M. Sullivan Jr.
Costume design: Lynette Meyer
Makeup / hair: Tiffanie Hudson
VFX supervisor: Bret Culp
Stunt coordinator: Chuck Borden
Runtime: 104 min · 1h 44m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: Gerald's Game (2017)

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Gimly2017-12-09
★ 7/10
Mike Flanagan has absolutely bowled me over, yet again. We've had some good Stephen King adaptations in 2017 (and some bad ones, lookin' at you Dark Tower), but Gerald's Game gives Andy Muschietti's It a run for its money as the best one of the year. The core story of Gerald's Game is enough to earn it a passing grade, but everything surrounding it (and after it) elevates it to the next level. Final rating:★★★½ - I really liked it. Would strongly recommend you give it your time.

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