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5.9/10 • 351

2022-12-161h 37m

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The art of the kill.

Detectives Jake Doyle and Mary Kelly seek the help of an incarcerated serial killer named The Artist when a copycat killer strikes. While Mary searches for clues in The Artist's brilliant but twisted psyche, she and Jake are lured into a diabolical game of cat and mouse, racing against time to stay one step ahead of The Artist and his copycat.

Directors
Mauro Borrelli
Writters
Reggie Keyohara III
Editors
Reggie Keyohara III, James Kondelik

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  1. Martin Lawrence

    Martin Lawrence

    Jake Doyle

  2. Melissa Roxburgh

    Melissa Roxburgh

    Mary Kelly

  3. John Malkovich

    John Malkovich

    The Artist

  4. Aiden Turner

    Aiden Turner

    Dale

  5. Jacob Grodnik

    Jacob Grodnik

    Dutch

  6. Chris Mullinax

    Chris Mullinax

    Homeless Man

  7. Ritchie Montgomery

    Ritchie Montgomery

    Father Linares

  8. Kira Reed Lorsch

    Kira Reed Lorsch

    Detective Kayne

  9. Jeremy Turner

    Jeremy Turner

    The Copycat

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RalphRahal

Dec 17, 2024

4/10

This film aspires to be a compelling psychological thriller but falls short in several areas. Martin Lawrence's portrayal of Detective Jake Doyle often feels exaggerated, lacking the subtlety needed for the role. In contrast, Melissa Roxburgh delivers a more grounded performance as Detective Mary Kelly, providing some stability to the film. John Malkovich, as the incarcerated serial killer "The Artist," brings his usual strong presence to the role. However, his limited screen time restricts the depth and impact of his character, leaving the audience wanting more from his performance. The production values are modest, with certain technical aspects detracting from the viewing experience. Notably, the sound design suffers from excessive reverb in specific scenes, which diminishes the film's overall quality and gives it an unpolished feel. There is no indication that this audio effect was an intentional artistic choice by the director. While Mindcage has moments that hint at potential, such as its atmospheric settings and a few intriguing plot twists, these elements are overshadowed by its execution flaws. The film struggles to engage the audience fully, resulting in a viewing experience that is ultimately unsatisfying.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
serial killercopycat killersuspensefulsinisterfrightened