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A Balasaur Score of 66 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 5.6/10, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, Metacritic 72/100. Critics rate it 16 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 80% of the 3,201 2010s thriller movies in this catalog. It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
On a trip to Big Sur, two friends, both actresses, try to reconnect with one another. Once alone, the women's suppressed jealousies and deep-seated resentments begin to rise, causing them to lose their grasp on not only the true nature of their relationship, but also their identities.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic72/100
Critics rate it 16 points higher than audiences do.
156 audience votes
Key crew
- Lawrence Michael LevineWriter
- Sophia TakalDirector
- Michael MontesOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Mackenzie DavisAnna
- Caitlin FitzGeraldBeth
- Lawrence Michael LevineJesse
- Khan BaykalPaul
- Alexander KochMatt
- Michael LowryVic
- Colleen CampSandra
- Jane AdamsSummer
- Julian TolentinoJack
- Mason FosterJoplin
- Stella FosterStella
- Marisa TakalViolet
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Themes
friendshipjealousybest friendwoman directortemporary insanityperson snapping