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The Restoration at Grayson Manor

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When spoiled heir Boyd Grayson (Chris Colfer) is left handless after an accident, his domineering mother (Alice Krige) spares no expense rebuilding him with radical new tech: prosthetic hands powered by his subconscious. Only trouble is, Boyd's subconscious is anything but pristine!

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Lisa Laman The Spool Nov 1
If there’s a problem, though, it’s that McQuaid and Chapman can’t come up with a fittingly bizarre or darkly hysterical finale to wrap everything up. Go to Full Review
Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Oct 6
4/5
Director/co-writer Glenn McQuaid uses larger than life cinematic tropes as a means of getting at his subject effectively. Go to Full Review
Michele "Izzy" Galgana ScreenAnarchy Oct 1
Great performances. ... What follows is a less a comedy of errors and more of a series of schemes that hardly go right for anyone --- and that’s the point. ... Another winner. Go to Full Review
Trace Thurman Bloody Disgusting Sep 30
2.5/5
One can’t help but wonder if this would have worked better as a two-actor piece with just Krige and Colfer, as their scenes together are when the film truly sings, but there’s just enough here to merit a slight recommendation for those who are curious. Go to Full Review
C.H. Newell Father Son Holy Gore Sep 28
4.5/5
The film looks long at how the heteronormative concept of legacy breeds resentment, and even drives some to madness. Go to Full Review
Bee Delores B-Sides & Badlands Sep 27
5/5
From various physical gags and setpieces to flamboyant characters, The Restoration of Grayson Manor is the thrilling piece of queer cinema we need right now. Go to Full Review
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Movie Info

Synopsis When spoiled heir Boyd Grayson (Chris Colfer) is left handless after an accident, his domineering mother (Alice Krige) spares no expense rebuilding him with radical new tech: prosthetic hands powered by his subconscious. Only trouble is, Boyd's subconscious is anything but pristine!
Director
Glenn McQuaid
Producer
Brendan McCarthy, John McDonnell, Deirdre Levins, Thomas Herberth, Florian Brüning
Screenwriter
Clay McLeod Chapman, Glenn McQuaid
Production Co
Fantastic Films
Genre
Drama, Horror
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 30m