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A young writer (Ayo Edebiri) is invited to the remote compound of a legendary pop star (John Malkovich) who mysteriously disappeared thirty years ago. Surrounded by the star's cult of sycophants and intoxicated journalists, she finds herself in the middle of his twisted plan.

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Malkovich is clearly having a ball playing a nefarious pop musician in Opus, but unfortunately the rest of this thriller is too conceptually confused for the star's fun to prove infectious.

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

I kind of enjoyed it.

Mar 20, 2025

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John Nugent

Empire Magazine

All is very much what it seems from another one of these all-is-not-what-it-seems thrillers — but there are fun, enjoyably unhinged performances from Edebiri and Malkovich.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 19, 2025

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

This empty nonstory about a reclusive pop star played by John Malkovich is told through a series of deafening bum notes.

Rated: 1/5

Mar 19, 2025

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Louisa Moore

Screen Zealots

Wants to be a biting critique of pop culture obsession, a psychological thriller, and an eerie horror film all at once, but never quite lands any of these elements in a satisfying way. Despite lofty aspirations, it never fully delivers on its big ideas.

Mar 28, 2025

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Brian Bisesi

Horror Movie Club Podcast

While Opus is a fairly enjoyable watch, its original pop music is the film’s only memorable take-away, as the rest of the movie feels anything but original. Opus feels like deja vu in the wake of multiple recent releases that share the same plot.

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 26, 2025

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Opus is a little uneven but well worth the trip.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 25, 2025

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Branden D

Lets get some fresh air and let the music decant a little bit. -Moretti Ive many thoughts about Opus but what a piece of art in its most flawless form. Ayo Edibiris Ariel Eckton is a masterclass in nuance. The Tragedy of Billie as a statement of media and celebrity? Wow. Bravo, Mark Anthony Green and A24.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/25

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Nadia

Fun film, felt like midsommar lol

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/26/25

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Justyn f

Fun story. Great acting. Shoutout the Ayo

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/24/25

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Jose Hector C

A very "mind challenging" movie you have to pay close attention to tie in on what's going on. I enjoyed it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/23/25

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Boomshakalaka

Loved it… not sure what those “critics” are talking about. This is a masterpiece because it’s scary how real the plot is.. also John Malkovich has some moves.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/23/25

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reelitback

I went into it without knowing the plot, and boy was I pleasantly surprised! Gently disturbed, but unwaveringly curious. Great movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/23/25

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Synopsis

A young writer (Ayo Edebiri) is invited to the remote compound of a legendary pop star (John Malkovich) who mysteriously disappeared thirty years ago. Surrounded by the star's cult of sycophants and intoxicated journalists, she finds herself in the middle of his twisted plan.

Director: Mark Anthony Green
Producer: Collin Creighton, Brad Weston, Poppy Hanks, Jelani Johnson, Joshua Bachove
Screenwriter: Mark Anthony Green
Distributor: A24
Production Co: A24, Makeready, MACRO
Rating: R (Language|Brief Graphic Nudity|A Grisly Image|Sexual Material|Violent Content)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Horror, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 14, 2025, Wide
Runtime: 1h 44m

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