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Frank & Penelope

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Frank & Penelope

R

Released Jun 3, 2022

1h 52m

Crime

Drama

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While on the run from the law, Frank and his stripper girlfriend, Penelope, find themselves miles from civilization while traveling along a deserted stretch of dirt road. As darkness falls, they come upon a small motel and diner and decide to rest for the night. The next day, after robbing the diner, they suddenly become immersed in a hellish nightmare, When the proprietor of the motel and diner, Chisos, a psychotic, cannibalistic Bible thumper along with his sadistic family, take Frank and Penelope on a life and death journey, where escape is just a heart-pounding breath away. It soon becomes apparent that they are not the first to endure this. But these two will either get out together or "go out" together.

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Richard Whittaker

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It’s an intriguing attempt to smash together a bunch of genres, and the deeper it gets, the more fun it becomes.

Jun 2, 2022

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

For viewers who never got enough of Thelma and Louise.

Rated: C+

Sep 24, 2022

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Louisa Moore

Screen Zealots

The ending has a payoff that’s satisfying, and Flanery nails the dark and twisted, retro crime thriller vibe, but overall this is a middle-of-the-road B-movie that borrows too heavily from better outlaw love story films that came before.

Aug 31, 2022

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Erik Childress

Movie Madness Podcast

Though its star, Caylee Cowan, commands our attention with a confident performance that makes us want to see where she turns up next, her director, Sean Patrick Flanery, does not surround her with much.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 15, 2022

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

With a plot about outlaw lovers on the run, and with flashes of quirky comedy, Frank and Penelope desperately tries to be like 1990's Wild at Heart. The result is a time-wasting bore with a nonsensical story and terrible acting.

Jun 13, 2022

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Common Sense Media

As much as viewers might want to root for the central couple to find true love, the world they occupy is so callous and brutal that hope soon fades, and a feeling of disgust creeps in.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 10, 2022

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Haley

My favorite movie of the year so far, loved the characters, the story and the soundtrack. Absolutely perfect..

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/10/22

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Bobby

I liked it! Its dark and horror put together

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/06/22

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Ryan W

An awesomely produced movie from Tom Brady. Yes, the goat “Tom Brady”. Sean Patrick Flanery and the cast are great. Excellent storyline.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/08/22

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Glennn

I thought it was a fun movie with a good few twist! Definitely worth seeing! Or reviews

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/04/22

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john t

Great movie. Twists and turns. Fun characters. Perfect for movie night and popcorn.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/13/25

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Audience Member

Terrible. The sexy and baby voice combination of Penelope made me want to gag. Acting was also painfully cringe. How people have dared to compare Strange Darling is guffawing.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/02/24

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While on the run from the law, Frank and his stripper girlfriend, Penelope, find themselves miles from civilization while traveling along a deserted stretch of dirt road. As darkness falls, they come upon a small motel and diner and decide to rest for the night. The next day, after robbing the diner, they suddenly become immersed in a hellish nightmare, When the proprietor of the motel and diner, Chisos, a psychotic, cannibalistic Bible thumper along with his sadistic family, take Frank and Penelope on a life and death journey, where escape is just a heart-pounding breath away. It soon becomes apparent that they are not the first to endure this. But these two will either get out together or "go out" together.

Director: Sean Patrick Flanery
Producer: Scott Dolezal, Van Scott Folger, Andrew Shebay
Screenwriter: Sean Patrick Flanery
Distributor: Redbud Studios
Production Co: Dolezal Pictures, Redbud Studios
Rating: R (Strong Violent Content|Sexual Assault|Language Throughout|Brief Nudity|Sexual Content|Some Drug Use)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 3, 2022, Limited
Runtime: 1h 52m

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