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Mr. K

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Traveling magician Mr. K (Crispin Glover) is down on his luck. Business is slow, and the few gigs he's picked up along the road have left him adrift. After spending the night in a remote hotel, he is alarmed when he discovers that he is unable to find the exit. As he explores the maze-like corridors, he hears strange noises and encounters a series of curious inhabitants who have formed their own factions within the walls of the hotel. Alone and afraid, he starts mapping out the corridors, desperately hoping to get to the bottom of the building's layout before it is too late. Stuck more hopelessly than ever and about to give up, he makes a bizarre discovery that will change everything. Starring the ever-eccentric Crispin Glover, this Kafkaesque mystery offers a bold new take on falling down the rabbit hole.
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Critics Reviews

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Marya E. Gates IndieWire Succeeds as both an homage to Kafka’s fascination with the absurdity of life, and especially with the socio-bureaucratic systems we humans have wrought upon ourselves, and as a sumptuous and surreal feast for the eyes. Rated: B Sep 15, 2024 Full Review Zachary Lee RogerEbert.com The fun of watching "Mr. K" is seeing the ways form and theme work in tandem together. Sep 11, 2024 Full Review Cameron Meier MeierMovies.com I applaud your imagination, Ms. Schwab, but next time spend more time channeling Rod Serling. For while Mr. K’s dimension has plenty of sight and sound, it doesn’t have enough mind. Rated: 2/5 Apr 22, 2025 Full Review Tomas Trussow The Lonely Film Critic Where Mr. K does fall short, ultimately, is that its larger reveals don’t hold the same level of grandeur and risk as Schwab’s setup. Rated: 2.5/5 Dec 2, 2024 Full Review Louisa Moore Screen Zealots This unique blend of horror, science fiction, and gothic tragedy embraces its strangeness like an abstract love triangle between Kafka, Kubrick, and Lynch. Those ready for a hallucinatory challenge are in for a treat. Nov 28, 2024 Full Review Olivia Popp Cineuropa Granted, this film doesn’t satisfy cravings for a logical adventure: Mr. K asks us to suspend constant cinematic intellectualising and simply accept that one might not understand everything (or anything) - but maybe you’re better off that way. Oct 21, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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S. J Mr. K masterfully replicates a beautifully claustrophobic, nightmarish dreamscape. The film immerses viewers in the frantic sensation of chasing the unobtainable, all while struggling to communicate in a world where no one seems to hear you. Each scene flows into the next with disorienting precision, mirroring the hazy logic of a true nightmare. Visually, the film is stunning—its surreal atmosphere is both unsettling and mesmerizing. Crispin Glover delivers a phenomenal performance, embodying the panic of a soft-spoken man desperately trying to survive amid chaos. His portrayal grounds the film’s surreal tone in raw human emotion. If there is a drawback, it lies in the lack of context for certain events. However, when the film is interpreted as a cinematic nightmare, these ambiguities become part of its power. The fragmented, spontaneous scenes feel purposeful, heightening the sense of unease. I highly recommend Mr. K to fans of atmospheric slow-burn cinema. Those looking for fast-paced, straightforward storytelling may find it frustrating, but for viewers willing to surrender to its dream logic, it’s an unforgettable experience. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/17/25 Full Review Mr Z The ending wasn't that great. It would have made more sense if he gradually got younger going in that final tube, then turned into a newborn, confused baby. It still would have been pretty confusing tho. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/23/25 Full Review Audience Member Absolutely pointless and without reason! This film raises a ton of questions and hardly answers any, which makes the ending feel very unsatisfying. It may very well have a deeper philosophical meaning and be full of metaphors, but I don’t care—I want to be entertained by a movie, not have to search for its meaning like I need half a philosophy degree to understand it! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/05/25 Full Review Les N Hmm. Well what do you say? Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/29/25 Full Review tm11999 M mindless drivel filled with apparent stupid sheep people. i would expect no one less than crispin glover to star in this utter crapfest than doesn't have any meaning but to waste your time. cthulhu grabs him and swims him away. kafkaesque my ass. go mow the lawn instead. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/20/25 Full Review MB C Mr. K is a surreal fantasy that traps its eccentric magician protagonist in a hotel with no exits and no logic. What follows is less of a plot and more of a dream — or nightmare — where reality loops, identities blur, and meaning is endlessly deferred...... Boldly abstract and unapologetically cryptic, the film crafts a philosophical maze filled with eerie symbolism and existential undertones. The Director transforms confined space into a living, decaying organism, supported by haunting cinematography and eerie sound design. Crispin Glover delivers a restrained, compelling performance that anchors the film’s chaos with quiet desperation...... While its nonlinear structure and dense symbolism may frustrate those seeking narrative clarity, Mr. K offers a strange and hypnotic experience for viewers willing to surrender to its dream logic...... Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/19/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Traveling magician Mr. K (Crispin Glover) is down on his luck. Business is slow, and the few gigs he's picked up along the road have left him adrift. After spending the night in a remote hotel, he is alarmed when he discovers that he is unable to find the exit. As he explores the maze-like corridors, he hears strange noises and encounters a series of curious inhabitants who have formed their own factions within the walls of the hotel. Alone and afraid, he starts mapping out the corridors, desperately hoping to get to the bottom of the building's layout before it is too late. Stuck more hopelessly than ever and about to give up, he makes a bizarre discovery that will change everything. Starring the ever-eccentric Crispin Glover, this Kafkaesque mystery offers a bold new take on falling down the rabbit hole.
Director
Tallulah Hazekamp Schwab
Producer
Dries Phlypo, Erik Glijnis, Leontine Petit, Judy Tossell
Screenwriter
Tallulah Hazekamp Schwab, Tallulah Hazekamp Schwab
Distributor
Doppelgänger Releasing
Production Co
A Private View, The Film Kitchen, Lemming Film
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 8, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 36m