← Back to results
Mindcage
2022 97 min United States of America R 12+
★4.8
Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Director: Mauro Borrelli
Trailers
EN
EN
Description
Detectives Jake Doyle and Mary Kelly seek the help of an incarcerated serial killer named The Artist when a copycat killer strikes. While Mary searches for clues in The Artist's brilliant but twisted psyche, she and Jake are lured into a diabolical game of cat and mouse, racing against time to stay one step ahead of The Artist and his copycat.
Starring
Elisha Bascomb
Actor
Alba Borrelli
Actor
Nikola Chupin
Actor
Key opinion
Mindcage is widely criticized as a derivative thriller that relies heavily on tropes borrowed from superior genre classics like The Silence of the Lambs. Despite atmospheric intentions and occasional strong efforts from the cast, the film is undermined by a weak, unoriginal script and a final act that descends into nonsensical territory.
| Screenplay | The screenplay is unoriginal and overly reliant on familiar genre tropes and blatant imitations of established psychological thrillers. | |
| Ending | The ending is widely considered unsatisfying, devolving into illogical or supernatural elements that undermine the established premise. | |
| Acting | The performances of the leads are polarizing; while Melissa Roxburgh is frequently cited as a grounded presence, Martin Lawrence is consistently viewed as miscast in a dramatic role. | |
| Acting | John Malkovich’s portrayal of the antagonist draws conflicting reactions, ranging from captivating and intense to underused and lackluster. | |
| Production | The film attempts a stylish, atmospheric aesthetic, but is held back by low production values and inconsistent visual execution. |