Barracuda

Released Oct 6, 2017

1 hr. 40 min.

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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92%

13 Reviews

Tomatometer

66%

50+ Ratings

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A young British woman named Sinaloa comes to Texas to find Merle, her half-sister by way of their dead country musician father. It doesn't take long for Sinaloa to charm her way into Merle's life, and her singing awakens something in Merle and erases any lingering doubts about their shared bloodline. But an all-too-familiar chaos comes with it, which soon starts to unravel Merle's stable world.

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Had the opportunity to see this amazing film during the South By Southwest film festival. Tremendous work, with some terrific musical performances from Texas artists.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Far, far, FAR too slow for what normal people like me call a thriller. Payoff does not pay off. Fine for artsy-fartsy types, hence the score from the professional critics.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Slow moving is correct, but definitely not a 'thrilling' thriller by any means. The trailer makes it look scary, but it's far from it.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

Very good scary movie. Looks not only thrilling but has a cool deep feeling to it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Jason Cortlund

Director

Julia Halperin

Director

Allison Tolman

Merle

Sophie Reid

Sinaloa

JoBeth Williams

Patricia

Luis Bordonada

Raul

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Steve Davis

Austin Chronicle

Barracuda may not have the sharp teeth of the Hollywood nail-biters that have swum before in familiar waters. But if you're attuned to its slow-burn charm, it still offers some bite.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 12, 2017

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Sheila O'Malley

RogerEbert.com

A sometimes-riveting 'take' on the unexpected uninvited guest plot-line, grounded to the earth by the phenomenal performances of Allison Tolman and Sophie Reid.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 6, 2017

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Nick Schager

Variety

Though its slow-burn narrative doesn't pay off in a wholly satisfying manner, this offbeat nail-biter should nonetheless be welcomed by those eager for something off the beaten genre path.

Oct 5, 2017

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Derek Deskins

Edge Media Network

Where the script leaves the character of Merle a shell, Tolman picks up the slack in her subtle and often heartbreaking performance.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 1, 2019

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

... gradually ratchets up the tension and offers a fresh take on familiar material.

Oct 7, 2017

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Brian Orndorf

Blu-ray.com

"Barracuda" is subtle, measured work, but highly successful and chilling.

Rated: B+

Oct 5, 2017

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Synopsis

A young British woman named Sinaloa comes to Texas to find Merle, her half-sister by way of their dead country musician father. It doesn't take long for Sinaloa to charm her way into Merle's life, and her singing awakens something in Merle and erases any lingering doubts about their shared bloodline. But an all-too-familiar chaos comes with it, which soon starts to unravel Merle's stable world.

Director: Jason Cortlund, Julia Halperin
Executive Producer: Henry V. Alfano, Bruce Beresford, Ian Brownell
Screenwriter: Jason Cortlund
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Co: Small Drama, Orka, Blue Suitcase Productions
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 6, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 7, 2017

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