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RUNTIME
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86 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
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Shimmer Lake
2017 1h 26m EN
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MID
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ThrillerCrimeDramaMystery
Synopsis
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Shot in reverse day-by-day through a week—a local sheriff embarks on a quest to unlock the mystery of three small-town criminals and a bank heist gone wrong.
“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”
Where to watch · US
Cast
Rainn Wilson
Andy Sikes
Benjamin Walker
Zeke Sikes
John Michael Higgins
Brad Dawkins
Rob Corddry
Kurt Biltmore
Adam Pally
Reed Ethington
Ron Livingston
Kyle Walker
Wyatt Russell
Ed Burton
Stephanie Sigman
Steph Burton
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Oren Uziel
- Writers
- Oren Uziel
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- Canada, United States of America
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ERA
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Released 9 years ago.
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WORLD
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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Oren Uziel, shot by Jarin Blaschke. 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 Joseph Trapanese. 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 Blake Maniquis 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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Rainn Wilson and Benjamin Walker and John Michael Higgins carry the top of the cast.
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WILD
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IMDB entry: tt1386691 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Oren Uziel directs. Jarin Blaschke behind the camera. Joseph Trapanese scores. Blake Maniquis cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 186 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
- 2Released 9 years ago.
- 3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
- 4Directed by Oren Uziel, shot by Jarin Blaschke. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 5Original score by Joseph Trapanese. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 6Editor Blake Maniquis shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 7Rainn Wilson and Benjamin Walker and John Michael Higgins carry the top of the cast.
- 8IMDB entry: tt1386691 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Jarin Blaschke
- Original score
- Joseph Trapanese
- Editing
- Blake Maniquis
- Production design
- Craig Lathrop
- Costume design
- Lea Carlson
- VFX supervisor
- Haig Petrus
- Runtime
- 86 min · 1h 26m
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- EN
Trailers & featurettes
Watch the pieces
Production companies
Who made it
Footprint Features
US
Key crew
- Second Assistant DirectorLawrence Ng
- Visual Effects SupervisorHaig Petrus
- EditorBlake Maniquis
- ProducerBritton Rizzio
- ProducerAdam Saunders
- CastingMarisol Roncali
- Costume DesignLea Carlson
- Production DesignCraig Lathrop
- CastingMary Vernieu
Release history · US
When it landed
- Digital2017-06-09
Also known as
International titles
- 사일런트 레이크KR
- 波光湖China
- Lac scintillantCA
