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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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Calum Marsh New York Times Mr. K is a species of European art film I had assumed was long extinct: mannered, self-consciously quirky, with an offbeat sense of humor and a visual style that’s both fusty and surreal Oct 9, 2025 Full Review Simon Abrams RogerEbert.com There's not much to 'Mr. K' beyond its second-hand surrealism and strained counter-mythmaking. Rated: 2/4 Oct 8, 2025 Full Review 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 Dustin Chang ScreenAnarchy Mr. K harkens back to the wry humor and wild imagination that was a signature element in art-house cinema of the 90s and early 2000s. Oct 21, 2025 Full Review Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue While it features an inventive sense of weirdness, this offbeat character study doesn’t supplement its charming peculiarities with sufficient narrative substance. Oct 10, 2025 Full Review Kent Hill Film Threat Writer/director Schwab has crafted a piece that is beautiful, austere, and terrifying. Rated: 8/10 Oct 9, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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April M A confusing conglomeration of interesting characters from start to finish. There is not truly any plot line and watching it was somewhat akin to reading the center of a book, having no context of a beginning and no satisfaction of an ending. Crispin Glover was by far the worst highlight of this film; his emotions were displayed at a depth of a teaspoon with little reaction to his surrounding except where violently prompted by his odd supporting characters. Even the brief sexual encounter with the chef's daughter provided no passion nor even the consulation prize of disgust. A disappointment all around. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/03/25 Full Review 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 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
Box Office (Gross USA)
$4.0K
Runtime
1h 36m
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