Mandy

Name: Mandy
Genre: Fantasy, Action, Horror
Released: 2018-09-13
Duration: 2 h 2 min
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Andrea Riseborough, Linus Roache, Ned Dennehy, Olwen Fouéré

2018·Movie

·2h 2min·NR·

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Mandy fingerprint

Relentless energy, stunning style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and pulse-pounding

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

Violence10
Adrenaline9
Tension8

Heart

Cathartic

Catharsis7
Melancholy6
Wonder5

Humor

Some dark humor and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Dark Humor6
Absurdist Humor5
Wit & Wordplay1

World

Fantasy and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

World Immersion9
Novelty8
Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

Direction9
Acting8
Intrigue7

Style

Standout visual style, cinematography, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

Visual Stylization10
Cinematography9
Music Composition9

Energy

Very high

Brutally violent and pulse-pounding

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

Mandy is brutally violent, pulse-pounding, and tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

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All energy traits

Violence10Physical conflict and intensity.
Adrenaline9High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.

Scare7Frightening moments and scares.
Spectacle7Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.

Related traits

Grotesque9Macabre, distorted imagery.
Bleakness9Grim, stark outlooks.

Uncanny8Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.

Heart

None

Cathartic

Emotionally, it's cathartic.

All heart traits

Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Wonder5Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.

Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Family Dynamics2Relationships and generational ties.
Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Hopefulness1Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.

Related traits

Bleakness9Grim, stark outlooks.
Spiritual5Faith, meaning, and transcendence.

Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.

Humor

Medium

Some dark humor and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect some dark humor and absurdist humor.

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All humor traits

Dark Humor6Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Absurdist Humor5Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Wit & Wordplay1Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.

Situational Comedy0Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Physical Comedy0Slapstick and visual gags.
Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.

Related traits

Eccentricity7Oddball tone and quirks.

World

Medium

Fantasy and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

Its world is built around fantasy and the mind. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.

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All world traits

World Immersion9Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.

Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Dialogue Centrality4Stories driven by conversation.

Related traits

Surrealism8Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
Fantasy7Mythic worlds and magical systems.

Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.
Spiritual5Faith, meaning, and transcendence.

Craft

Medium

Standout direction and performances

The direction and performances stand out.

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All craft traits

Direction9Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting8Performance craft and presence.
Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.

Complexity5Layered plots and ideas.
Dialogue Quality4Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Non-linear Narrative2Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.

Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.

Style

Very high

Standout visual style, cinematography, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

Look and sound: the visual style, cinematography, and score stand out.

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All style traits

Visual Stylization10Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Cinematography9Visual composition and camera work.
Music Composition9Score and musical identity.

Editing8Pacing and structure through cuts.
Music Centrality8Songs central to storytelling.
Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.

Related traits

Psychedelic9Mind-bending, trippy visuals.
Grotesque9Macabre, distorted imagery.

Spectacle7Scale and set-piece grandeur.

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About

A BRUTAL JOURNEY TOWARDS THE WILDEST REVENGE.

The Shadow Mountains, 1983. Red and Mandy lead a loving and peaceful existence; but when their pine-scented haven is savagely destroyed, Red is catapulted into a phantasmagoric journey filled with bloody vengeance and laced with fire.

Psychedelic HorrorVisceral VengeanceStylized ViolenceSurreal NightmareGothic FantasyBleak & UncompromisingCult Film AestheticStunning CinematographyNightmarish Atmosphere

Actors

Nicolas Cage

Red Miller

Andrea Riseborough

Mandy Bloom

Linus Roache

Jeremiah Sand

Ned Dennehy

Brother Swan

Olwen Fouéré

Mother Marlene

Richard Brake

The Chemist

Bill Duke

Caruthers

Line Pillet

Sister Lucy

Clément Baronnet

Brother Klopek

Alexis Julemont

Brother Hanker

Ivailo Dimitrov

Skratch

Hayley Saywell

Sis

Stephan Fraser

Brother Lewis

Kalin Kerin

Scabs

Zeva DuVall

Cheddar Goblin Girl (uncredited)

Crew

Directed by:

Panos Cosmatos, Vincent Ridelle, Baudouin du Bois

Written by:

Casper Kelly, Panos Cosmatos, Panos Cosmatos

Produced by:

Elijah Wood, Adrian Politowski, Christopher Figg

Composed by:

Jóhann Jóhannsson, Philippe van Leer, Jeffery Alan Jones

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Mandy legally?

Mandy is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mandy worth watching?

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.