Depraved

Released Sep 13, 2019

1h 54m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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A disillusioned field surgeon who is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder makes a man out of body parts and brings him to life in a Brooklyn loft.

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A thrillingly effective update on a classic story, Depraved jolts a familiar monster back to life with a potent blend of timely themes and old-school chills.

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Craig B

Depraved is certainly an interesting take on the Frankenstein story, based in a modern setting. Admittedly I nearly gave up after 30 minutes wondering where this film was heading, but I stuck with it. You do have to be patient and get through the first half of the film. The second half is certainly more intriguing and more eventful, with an escalation in the story with every unfolding situation. If you stick with it, you may ultimately get something out of this movie…it really only ‘broke even' for me.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/24

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Thom G

"Depraved" offers an immersive experience that puts the viewer in the shoes of the protagonist. It's a successful modern adaptation of a classic theme, with philosophical undertones that add depth. The film benefits from strong performances and is overall a moving experience.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/26/24

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Thomas R

Larry Fessenden's "Depraved" is a beautifully-told-&-filmed, modern Gothic tale of Frankenstein—adroitly played by actor Alex Breaux. Part romantic, part dread, this film with stick to your psyche long after the credits roll. I can't wait to see the director's take on Dracula and the werewolf sub-genre.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/17/23

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Jeffrey P

A spin on ‘Frankenstein' and a fairly decent one at that.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/25/23

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Emilliano S

I thought it was a modern day Frankenstein

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Hugo

"Depraved" is a modern indie version of Frankenstein in which the humanity that remains in the monster counts more than its body parts. The director uses the creature as an instrument to examine social consciousness, especially the ethical standards in the pharmaceutical industry. However, the movie is never able to maximize the potential of its great premise.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/24/22

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas

The Blue Lenses

A tragedy as much as a horror film, Depraved is a contemporary love letter to Mary Shelly's legacy

Feb 19, 2020

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Matthew Monagle

Austin Chronicle

At nearly two hours, Depraved can feel a little long in the tooth... Then again, the performances here are a little too strong for Fessenden's film to be anything other than a treat for fans of independent horror.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 26, 2019

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

A heartfelt, deftly mature 21st-century reimagining of author Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, indie auteur Larry Fessenden's Depraved is a movingly emotional monster movie that packs a pretty mean punch.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 18, 2019

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Alix Turner

Ready Steady Cut

Stylish Frankenstein treatment with social themes and complex characters, from the mind of horror maestro Larry Fessenden.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 18, 2021

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Scott Phillips

The Movie Isle

Fessenden's films are rich with social commentary and subtext. Depraved examines the nature of identity, memory, point of view and love in our modern world.

Jul 23, 2020

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Brent McKnight

The Last Thing I See

The first half hour flies by, offering an off-kilter indie take on the Frankenstein myth. While Depraved starts strong, poses curious ideas and themes, and has a handful of creepy aesthetic quirks, it founders in the back half.

Rated: C

Jun 26, 2020

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Synopsis

A disillusioned field surgeon who is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder makes a man out of body parts and brings him to life in a Brooklyn loft.

Director: Larry Fessenden
Producer: Peter Gilbert, Edwin Linker, Andrew Mer, Joe Swanberg
Screenwriter: Larry Fessenden
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: Glass Eye Pix, Forager Films
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 13, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 19, 2019
Runtime: 1h 54m

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