Tone-Deaf

2019 1h 27m EN

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5.2

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★5.2TMDB · 109

HorrorComedyThriller

Synopsis

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A woman leaves for a quiet weekend in the country after losing her job and imploding her latest dysfunctional relationship. She rents a country house from an old-fashioned widower who’s struggling to hide his psychopathic tendencies. Soon, two generations collide with terrifying results.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Amanda Crew
Olive
Robert Patrick
Harvey
Hayley Marie Norman
Lenore
AnnaLynne McCord
Blaire
Kim Delaney
Crystal
Johnny Pemberton
Uriah
Ray Santiago
Asher
Nelson Franklin
York

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Richard Bates Jr.
Writers: Richard Bates Jr.
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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87 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 7

ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Richard Bates Jr., shot by Ed Wu. 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 Michl Britsch. 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 Yvonne Valdez 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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Amanda Crew and Robert Patrick and Hayley Marie Norman carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt8332666 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Richard Bates Jr. directs. Ed Wu behind the camera. Michl Britsch scores. Yvonne Valdez cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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187 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 7 years ago.
3Directed by Richard Bates Jr., shot by Ed Wu. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Michl Britsch. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Yvonne Valdez shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Amanda Crew and Robert Patrick and Hayley Marie Norman carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt8332666 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Ed Wu
Original score: Michl Britsch
Editing: Yvonne Valdez
Production design: Leigh Poindexter
Costume design: Anthony Tran
Makeup / hair: Laura Morton
Stunt coordinator: Joe Perez
Runtime: 87 min · 1h 27m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Tone-Deaf (2019)

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SWITCH.2019-09-11
★ 3/10
‘Tone-Deaf’ has the story of a short film in the guise of a feature. It’s lazy, unoriginal, poorly written, blandly shot, and woefully acted. Any saving graces the film may have possessed - the comedic potential, unique storytelling elements, a respectable cast - are thrown by the wayside in favour of an outdated lesson on generational differences. What we’re left with is a pointless, dull, drawn-out attempt at horror. The only reason it’ll leave you screaming is out of boredom. - Charlie David Page Read Charlie's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-tone-deaf-a-horror-in-its-execution-only
JPV8522019-12-15
★ 6/10
Pretty decent dark comedy/horror featuring an outrageous performance by Robert Patrick in probably one of his better roles in a long while and Amanda Crew holds her own at times quite well. There are some interesting scenes that I loved, one being when Crew's character was in a hallucinogenic state and talks with her deceased father, was a fine scene between Crew and Ray Wise. Otherwise, nothing outstanding as a whole and does get preachy in spots (by both Patrick and Crew, and yes I know it's part of the dark comedic elements), but still would recommend this as a rental. 3.0/5
Gimly2019-12-22
★ 4/10
I know that the things that suck about Tone-Deaf are the point of Tone-Deaf, but I don't know if that makes them any more acceptable. Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product.