Summary
After escaping from a mental hospital, a violent sociopath named Paul begins a dangerous rampage targeting Sofia, a world-famous pop star. Obsessed with her, he takes Sofia hostage in her own home, acting under the delusional belief that they are getting married. Paul is desperate to prove his devotion, leading to a tense and unpredictable situation.
Good for
- Friends night
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
- You need an uplifting mood
- You want something quiet and calm
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Critics and audiences agree
Critics 59Audiences 56GoodWatch 57
Tomatometer59%
Metascore58
Audience score60%
IMDb5.5
Letterboxd · 59 K ratings2.8/5
User score5.4
Running time
1 h 35 min
A typical length for comedies, −5 min on the typical 100
typical 10095Half of all comedies run 91–111 min.
Reach
Streams in 43 countries, rent or buy in 9 more
+33Released
2025
March 14, 2025
Last year
Genres
ComedyThrillerHorrorLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
Canada- United States
Rated
- RUnited States
What's in it
- ViolenceStrong
- Gore, disturbing imagesModerate
- Frightening scenesStrong
- Sex, nudityMild
- Dark themesStrong
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
13 of 13
Samara WeavingSofia Minor
Ray NicholsonPaul Duerson
Jimmie FailsDeVante Rhodes
Eric DaneBell
Alba BaptistaPenny
Catherine Lough HaggquistEleanor
Patrick CoxJ. H. Calhoun
Terence KellyLutzner
Matthew Del Bel BelluzOfficer Carter- YKYasmeen KeldersAbby
April CameronKaylor
David JacoxWaylon
Chris ShieldsOfficer Parker
Directing · 4
- Jimmy Warden Director, Writer
- Jeremy Doiron First Assistant Director
- Danilo Jurisich Second Second Assistant Director
- Alexandra Pacheco Script Supervisor
Production · 24
- Margot Robbie Executive Producer
- Colleen Camp Executive Producer
- Shawn Williamson Executive Producer
- John Hills Executive Producer
- Andrew Chang-Sang Executive Producer
- Mimi Steinbauer Executive Producer
Camera · 11
- Michael Alden Lloyd Director of Photography
- David Astorga Bocos Still Photographer
- Jon Thomas Camera Operator
- Blake Davey First Assistant "B" Camera
- George Majoras Assistant Camera
- Kevin Hawkins Digital Imaging Technician
Editing · 5
- Joe Galdo Editor
- Anne Boyle Colorist
- András Tóth Digital Intermediate Producer
- Dylan Quirt First Assistant Editor
- Matthew Shuttleworth Online Editor
Sound · 11
- Mike Schanzlin Original Music Composer
- Mike Griffin Original Music Composer
- Matt Drake Sound Designer, Supervising Sound Editor
- Eugenio Battaglia Sound Effects Editor
- Eugenio Battaglia Sound Effects Editor
- Luka Kasrelishvili Foley Editor
Art · 10
- James Hazell Production Design
- Terry Weaver Property Master
- Bulent Hasan Storyboard Artist
- Josh Plaw Set Decoration
- Marc Dowds Property Master
- Aly Bérubé Assistant Art Director
Costume & Make-Up · 8
- Florence Barrett Costume Design
- Shelly Jensen Hair Department Head
- Insha Pathan Assistant Makeup Artist
- Kennadee Wilkie On Set Dresser
- Jude Hujaij On Set Dresser
- Danielle Galgozcy Assistant Costume Designer
Visual Effects · 2
- Mike Le Han Visual Effects Producer
- Edy Enriquez Visual Effects Producer
Lighting · 1
- Trevor Crist Gaffer
Other crew · 6
- Garvin Cross Stunt Coordinator
- Tally Rodin Stunt Double
- Leanne Buchanan Fight Choreographer
- Aidan Williamson Special Effects Assistant
- Dylan McNulty Cast Driver
- Eric M. Klein Post Production Supervisor
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