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Twixt

Play trailer Poster for Twixt R 2011 1h 28m Horror Mystery & Thriller Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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When supernatural fiction writer Hall Baltimore arrives in an isolated small town, he hears about the local lore of vampires and an infamous mass murder. Eager for inspiration, Baltimore is swept into a surreal fever dream of eccentric characters.

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Keith Phipps The Dissolve Sometimes it's fascinating, but just as often, it's frustrating: It's a film without a net, and it tends to land with a thud. Rated: 2.5/5 Jul 30, 2013 Full Review G. Allen Johnson San Francisco Chronicle Not really scary, although there are some nice creepy visuals here and there. Rated: 2/4 Aug 9, 2012 Full Review Kaleem Aftab Independent (UK) For the most part this qualified return to form will delight all fans of Coppola, especially those who enjoyed his gothic romances, Dementia 13 and Dracula. Rated: 3/5 Sep 16, 2011 Full Review Mike Thorn In Review Online The film’s lush, otherworldly dreamscapes foreground the theme of time by contrasting contemporary film technology against the aesthetics of Gothic pasts. Oct 9, 2024 Full Review Sean Burns WBUR’s Arts & Culture A strange, snickering and sometimes terribly sad picture that deserved a better audience. Nov 5, 2022 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review One gets the impression that Coppola had a lot of ideas in his head and wanted to try out some technical tricks at the same time, and so he spun everything together into this inelegant product. Rated: 2.5/4 Sep 1, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Allan C Francis Ford Coppola (THE GODFATHER, APOCALYPSE NOW, THE CONVERSATION, BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA, etc.) is an inarguable master filmmaker. Since 2000 he's only made four films and I haven't seen any of them until now. Originally released as TWIXT, this version, B'TWIXT NOW AND SUNRISE, is a re-edited director's cut of the film that's shorter than the original. I never saw the original cut, so I can't compare, but I can say I enjoyed this oddball low-budget film. Val Kilmer plays a barely famous horror writer stopping by a small town for a book signing and then becomes intrigued by a local murder mystery involving a young girl and possibly vampires. Kilmer is good, as always, and Bruce Dern plays the colorful over-the-top sheriff (and wannabe horror novelist). There's also a great supporting cast that includes Elle Fanning as a ghost/vampire/murder victim, David Paymer as Kilmer's agent, and Joanne Whalley (Kilmer's real-life ex-wife) playing his ex-wife, which is delightfully meta and funny. The entire film feels like Coppola is doing a goof and just having fun. After watching the behind-the-scenes documentary by his granddaughter Gia Coppola, I feel even more convinced of that or maybe it's just that Coppola runs a very casual relaxed set. It doesn't feel as substantial or weighty as his other work, but Coppola is a master filmmaker and you can see it in his frame compositions, the way scenes cut together, and the dreamlike quality he brings to the film, even if the material seems rather light and inconsequential. Overall, I'm not sure I'd recommend this film to anyone outside of Coppola or Kilmer die-hards, but I count myself as one on both parts, so this film worked for me. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/17/24 Full Review Chris J MOVIE REVIEW B'Twixt Now and Sunrise (The Authentic Cut) – Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Mystery Year Released: 2011, 2023 Lionsgate Blu-ray (The Authentic Cut) Runtime: 1h 19m Director(s): Francis Ford Coppola Writer(s): Francis Ford Coppola Cast: Val Kilmer, Bruce Dern, Elle Fanning, Ben Chaplin, Alden Ehrenreich, David Paymer Where To Watch: arrives on Blu-ray and Digital on February 28, 2023, from Lionsgate RAVING REVIEW: Ready for a thrilling journey to a remote small town? Look no further than B'TWIXT NOW AND SUNRISE, a visually stunning film by Francis Ford Coppola. Val Kilmer stars as a struggling writer named Hall Baltimore, who finds himself embroiled in a mystery after hearing about local legends of vampires and more. As he delves deeper into the town's dark secrets, he is haunted by nonother than Edgar Allan Poe and another ghostly apparition. This film is a feast for the eyes, with exquisite attention to detail in every frame. The film will remind you of a visual mix between SIN CITY and SUCKER PUNCH. This is a must-see, if only for the experience of such a surreal film by the legendary director. Kilmer delivers a standout performance, capturing the essence of Baltimore's despair. The supporting cast, including Bruce Dern, Elle Fanning, Ben Chaplin, and Joanne Whalley, round out this unique experience. B'TWIXT NOW AND SUNRISE is a haunting film from the start, although not so much horror as a psychological thriller—a part homage to gothic horror films, part filmmaking experiment. The mix of dream and reality keeps viewers guessing about what is real and what is not. B'TWIXT NOW AND SUNRISE is a captivating film perfect for those who appreciate artistic experimentation. The surreal and dreamlike quality of the film will leave a lasting impression on viewers. Color plays a vital role in the movie, and being part vampire story, red is a very present albeit muted color selection. In conclusion, B'TWIXT NOW AND SUNRISE is a visually stunning and thought-provoking film that should be on your list to experience at some point. Coppola's experimental style sets this film apart from the rest of his filmography. This isn't like one of his traditional films, but the "authentic cut" delivers a movie I'm glad I got to experience. As a side note, this film was something special to Coppola; it was an almost autobiographical experience after he lost his son in an accident. So while a general audience may need help understanding the importance of certain parts of this film, he certainly had a purpose while crafting this gothic experiment. SPECIAL FEATURE: Twixt: A Documentary by Gia Coppola For more reviews and my YouTube channel, please visit linktr.ee/Overlyhonestmoviereviews Follow me on Letterboxd, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Find my social media accounts on most platforms simply by searching Overly Honest Movie Reviews. I'm always happy to hear from my readers; please say hi or send me any questions about movies. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review william k Strangely ineffective (and disappointing) tongue-in-cheek Goth tale never really goes anywhere; some good cinematography and a nicely eerie Elle Fanning can't help to redeem it. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review kevin c Francis Ford Coppola wrote and directed this film about a horror writer played by Val Kilmer who discovers a terrible legacy in the small town he's in as part of his book tour, which may inspire his next book. This is a beautifully shot film which is gorgeous to look at. Decent story with some supernatural aspects. I enjoyed this much more the second time I saw this. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member You do need to be in the mood for it and it does get a bit pretentious but Elle's acting is worth it alone. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Esta historia es tan aburrida que ruegas por que se acabe rápido ,Francis Ford coppola decepciona a todos sus fanáticos trayendo esta historia que parece mas una parodia de alguna cinta de terror satánica que un real historia ¨pensada¨¨. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When supernatural fiction writer Hall Baltimore arrives in an isolated small town, he hears about the local lore of vampires and an infamous mass murder. Eager for inspiration, Baltimore is swept into a surreal fever dream of eccentric characters.
Director
Francis Ford Coppola
Producer
Francis Ford Coppola
Screenwriter
Francis Ford Coppola
Production Co
American Zoetrope
Rating
R (Some Bloody Violence)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 25, 2015
Runtime
1h 28m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)