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1922
2017 102 min United States of America 16+
★6.8
Horror, Crime, Drama
Director: Zak Hilditch
🎭 Based on
«1922»
byStephen King
Trailers
Description
A simple yet proud rancher conspires to murder his wife for financial gain, convincing his teenage son to participate.
Budget:
$5M
Worldwide:
$2.94M
Starring
Thomas Jane
Actor
Molly Parker
Actor
Dylan Schmid
Actor
Awards
1 win & 4 nominations total
Key opinion
1922 is generally regarded as a competent and atmospheric adaptation of Stephen King’s work that favors psychological tension over traditional horror tropes. While many viewers praise Thomas Jane’s immersive lead performance, opinions are divided on the film's deliberate pacing and the effectiveness of its visual execution.
| Acting | Thomas Jane delivers a transformative, compelling lead performance that effectively anchors the film's descent into madness. | |
| Adaptation | The film succeeds as a psychologically faithful adaptation that prioritizes themes of guilt and moral decay over conventional jump scares. | |
| Pacing | The film’s slow, deliberate narrative tempo rewards viewers seeking a contemplative, atmospheric thriller, while others find the experience monotone and exhausting. | |
| Production | The aesthetic presentation is highly atmospheric and visually striking, yet the reliance on unconvincing CGI for key sequences creates a disconnect in quality. | |
| Acting | Thomas Jane’s heavy, stylized accent is a point of contention, with some viewers finding it an immersive character choice and others finding it unintelligible. |