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Frank & Penelope

Play trailer 2:15 Poster for Frank & Penelope R Released Jun 3, 2022 1h 52m Crime Drama Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 Austin Chronicle 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 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews For viewers who never got enough of Thelma and Louise. Rated: C+ Sep 24, 2022 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review Bobby I liked it! Its dark and horror put together Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/06/22 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Brian H It was one of the best movies of the year. The cinematography, casting and storyline, truly engage the audience Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/03/24 Full Review Audience Member My most favorite movie ever it’s amazing Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/12/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis 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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