Stoker

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Stoker

R

Released Mar 22, 2013

1h 38m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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After India's father dies in an auto accident, her Uncle Charlie, who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother. Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives, but instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.

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Critics Consensus

Its script doesn't quite carry the dramatic heft of his earlier work, but Park Chan-wook's Stoker showcases his eye for sumptuous imagery and his affection for dark, atmospheric narratives populated by mysterious characters.

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Tiffany Taylor

Bitch Media

Thankfully, this director dislikes sentimentality. Park takes these beloved figures and unceremoniously exposes their failings.

Jan 15, 2021

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

There is a freedom to his filmmaking; he's trying things, odd moods and unexpected edits and unconventional compositions. He likes to keep things popping, and you can't help but respond to the wit and playfulness of his style.

Jun 21, 2016

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Wesley Morris

Grantland

It's too safe, too knotty, too wastefully handsome, too dull.

Jan 3, 2014

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

... I was captivated by this world and by Park’s mesmerizing mix of the visceral and ethereal.

Oct 28, 2023

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

A case of style over substance, but the style we have is exceptional.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 5, 2023

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Joe Lipsett

Horror Queers Podcast

Stunningly gorgeous and more than a little subversive, the technical prowess of Chan-wook's craft elevates Wentworth Miller's Baby Dexter premise into glossy, decadent art. If only there were more Kidman!

Rated: 4/5

Aug 30, 2023

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noa r

so disappointed. by the end i was definitely amused from the timeline and storyline, though some would find it clever, it felt pretentious. i love gothic cinema, but this was not the best. mia wasikowska was fantastic in this role though, so witty and unhinged.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/10/24

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LÃºcio Leonardo P

I thought the story was one, but it was completely different since the trailer makes you believe that the plot will go down a path that doesn't exist, so I think this film talks about people's psyches, about the awakening of the dark side of each one, which could make a beautiful story, but here, we have something a bit still, a bit strange, a bit confusing until its ending. It can please or irritate depending on your mood. Director Park Chan-wook tries to maintain a suspenseful atmosphere but doesn't develop it very well. Actress Mia Wasikowska's performance is perfect, as she plays India Stoker, an isolated teenager, few friends, with the "dark side of the force" awakening. And the setting to develop the story was very well chosen. I also thought the choice of the title in Portuguese was good. And what a beautiful "lost" teenager...

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/02/24

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Sreemoyee D

Matthew Goode's performance was electric.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/28/23

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Pam B

A bit disappointing. As there didn't turn out to be a supernatural element to things the dad's fears and bond with her uncle seemed remarkably convenient. It felt like the initial hints of a connection to the (almost) eponymous Bram were all that were holding a lot of it together. A shame.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/15/23

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Devin B

Great twists and turns with solid acting to go along with it!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/09/23

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Valerii Ege D

A different kind of Stepfather movie. What made me wonder is that for a simple story movie has a huge casting. Like Nicole Kidman, Mia Wasikowska, Matthew Goode.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/26/23

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Synopsis

After India's father dies in an auto accident, her Uncle Charlie, who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother. Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives, but instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.

Director: Park Chan-wook
Producer: Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, Michael Costigan
Screenwriter: Wentworth Miller
Distributor: Fox Searchlight
Production Co: Indian Paintbrush, Scott Free Productions
Rating: R (Disturbing Violent Content|Disturbing Sexual Content)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 22, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 12, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.7M
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: Dolby, SDDS

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