Bad Samaritan

2018 1h 51m EN

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 801

ThrillerCrimeHorrorDrama

Synopsis

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A thief makes a disturbing discovery in the house where he breaks in. Later, when he returns to the same house with his partner in crime, things are no longer how he expected.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

David Tennant
Cale Erendreich
Robert Sheehan
Sean Falco
Kerry Condon
Katie
Carlito Olivero
Derek Sandoval
Jacqueline Byers
Riley Seabrook
Tracey Heggins
FBI Agent Olivia Fuller
Rob Nagle
Don Falco
Lorraine Bahr
Patti Falco

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Dean Devlin
Writers: Brandon Boyce
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 37% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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2 / 7

ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Dean Devlin, shot by David Connell. 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 LoDuca. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 7

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 7

CAST

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David Tennant and Robert Sheehan and Kerry Condon carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3203528 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Dean Devlin directs. David Connell behind the camera. Joseph LoDuca scores. Brian Gonosey cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Earned back only 37% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 8 years ago.
3Directed by Dean Devlin, shot by David Connell. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Joseph LoDuca. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Brian Gonosey shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6David Tennant and Robert Sheehan and Kerry Condon carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt3203528 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 14 themes, including "police", "fbi", "portland, oregon", "oregon, usa".
9Released under 10 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: David Connell
Original score: Joseph LoDuca
Editing: Brian Gonosey
Production design: Nate Jones
Costume design: Critter Pierce
Makeup / hair: Eva Lohse
Sound: Mark Hailstone
Stunt coordinator: Kent W. Luttrell
Runtime: 111 min · 1h 51m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $13,000,000
Box office: $4,781,638
Return: 37% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Bad Samaritan (2018)

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offscreenbabble2018-05-31
★ 3/10
I did not enjoy the movie. The trailer looked really interesting and I really like David Tennant. The movie had some strange editing choices. It’s unintentionally funny but not a movie thats so bad its fun. To give you a quick spoiler free review it’s about a valet who tries to rob David Tennant’s place. When he is about to leave he sees a woman tied up. The rest of the movie is him trying to notify the police but it becomes a “Cat and Mouse” game between the valet and David Tennant. But increasingly gets silly and overall the stuff that is supposed to be scary or intense falls flat or is just funny. If you're interested in a spoiler review check out my full episode of Offscreen Babble podcast. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-2-jessica-jones-and-bad-samaritan/id1377926426?i=1000410814237&mt=2
Gimly2018-10-05
★ 7/10
That whole "...until they broke into the wrong house..." premise is certainly not original, but it's a trope I genuinely enjoy, and Bad Samaritan is a great and interesting example of it. Final rating:★★★½ - I really liked it. Would strongly recommend you give it your time.
patient12025-10-09
★ 7/10
Such a simple opening act, hints of shady poking is ugly head. The real adventure begins with our main characters showing their hands slowly. The lead into the cat and mouse game is palpable, putting my heart in my throat for a moment. It's so tense that I'm giggling and holding my breath in anticipation of what could happen next. David Tennant can be freaking terrifying, I mean godly scary and beyond intense. Mr. Charming shows his game face now, so smug and yuck, making my skin crawl and the brutality is legendary and is worth mentioning.