Synopsis
A failing script writer is given one last chance to save his career, yet at what cost?
Scores
Overall Score
35.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
36.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
17.9%
Review Aggregate
63.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 85% of 20 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize scary, realistic, psychological. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
scaryrealisticpsychologicalcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Carlson | 2017 | $79,000 | $101,000 | (est) |
| Barbara Rush | 2017 | $49,000 | $62,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score81.0
RT critic review count31
Rotten Tomatoes audience score56.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating4.4
IMDb votes68
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2017 | $20,102 | $25,728 |
| International | 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2017 | $20,102 | $25,728 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2017 | $10,051 | $12,864 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2017 | $664,000 | $849,844 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2017 | $741,000 | $948,395 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2017 | $495,000 | $633,543 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2017 | $1,422,000 | $1,819,998 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2017 | $240,000 | $307,173 |
| Total Revenues | 2017 | $3,572,051 | $4,571,817 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2017 | $800,000 | $1,023,909 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2017 | $80,000 (est) | $102,391 (est) |
| Participations | 2017 | $143,000 | $183,024 |
| Residuals ? | 2017 | $187,000 | $239,339 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2017 | $160,000 | $204,782 |
| Total Expenses | 2017 | $1,370,000 | $1,753,444 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2017 | $2,202,051 | $2,818,374 |
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