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Mayhem
2017 87 min United States of America 18+
★6.6
Action, Comedy, Horror
Director: Joe Lynch
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Description
A virus spreads through an office complex causing white collar workers to act out their worst impulses.
Budget:
$2.5M
Worldwide:
$17,366
Starring
Steven Yeun
Actor
Samara Weaving
Actor
Steven Brand
Actor
Awards
3 wins & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
Mayhem is generally regarded as an energetic and stylized office-set action-comedy that successfully distinguishes itself from other "battle royale" style films. While fans praise its sharp wit, kinetic pacing, and charismatic leads, detractors find the narrative derivative and the corporate satire surface-level.
| Pacing | The film features a relentless and high-energy pace that keeps the action moving toward the climax. | |
| Acting | The chemistry between leads Steven Yeun and Samara Weaving provides a strong, charismatic anchor for the chaotic events. | |
| Screenplay | The script successfully employs dark, biting humor and clear goal-oriented stakes that improve upon similar genre efforts. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead acting are divided, with some finding the performances engaging and others viewing the characters as generic or underwhelming. | |
| Theme | The film's exploration of corporate satire and social commentary is viewed by some as a clever critique of office culture, while others find the themes shallow and underdeveloped. |