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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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Jordan Hoffman The Daily Beast Jun 10
It’s rare these days to see a truly rotten pairing of performer and role, but it is on display in A24’s Opus, a lousy movie in every respect, but worthy of a “what the hell were they thinking?” in its most grievous mistake. Go to Full Review
Mark Kermode Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube) Mar 20
I kind of enjoyed it. Go to Full Review
John Nugent Empire Magazine Mar 19
3/5
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. Go to Full Review
Stephen Porzio joe.ie Nov 25
Even if the payoff isn’t as mind-blowing as viewers may have hoped, the journey to get there is pleasingly creepy, funny and tremendously well-acted. Go to Full Review
Brooke Obie Black Girl Watching Oct 28
Opus is just digital tape and runtime. It’s not particularly scary or interesting, it offers nothing new to say about cults, or vanity journalism as a tool for propaganda, and worse, it says that nothing in an uncompelling way. Go to Full Review
John Stark Mac the Movie Guy Aug 8
6.9/10
I’m charmed by Malkovich, truly one of the greatest working actors, and the best reason to check out Opus. Go to Full Review
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Patrick Apr 15 Well shot movie , slow start , good anticipation build up See more Brandon Apr 9 Not scary, literally my life in a movie,I’m a cult leader/sex icon/sex slave See more Branden D Mar 30 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. See more Nadia Mar 26 Fun film, felt like midsommar lol See more Justyn f Mar 24 Fun story. Great acting. Shoutout the Ayo See more Jose Hector C Mar 23 A very "mind challenging" movie you have to pay close attention to tie in on what's going on. I enjoyed it. See more Read all reviews
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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 (Brief Graphic Nudity|A Grisly Image|Language|Sexual Material|Violent Content)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Horror, Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 14, 2025, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2025
Runtime
1h 44m
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