Synopsis
A semi-paralyzed radio reporter is sent out to investigate a story that leads him into an odd subculture and on a journey of disturbing self-realization.
Scores
Overall Score
27.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
29.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
8.4%
Review Aggregate
58.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 62% of 34 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, character-driven, noir. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plotcharacter-drivennoirvisually strikingfunnyemotionalpsychologicalthought-provokingscarysurreal
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Stahl | 2008 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Vera Farmiga | 2008 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score60.0
RT critic review count35
Rotten Tomatoes audience score54.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating6.1
IMDb votes2,666
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $11,864 | $17,286 |
| International | 2008 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $11,864 | $17,286 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $5,932 | $8,643 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $134,000 | $195,243 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $48,000 | $69,938 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $1,110,000 | $1,617,311 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $2,299,000 | $3,349,727 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $75,000 | $109,278 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $3,671,932 | $5,350,140 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $250,000 (est) | $364,259 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $80,000 (est) | $116,563 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $147,000 | $214,184 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $254,000 | $370,087 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $50,000 | $72,852 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $781,000 | $1,137,946 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $2,890,932 | $4,212,194 |
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