“Green Room” is a 2015 American horror-thriller film directed by Jeremy Saulnier. The film follows a punk rock band, The Ain’t Rights, who become trapped in a remote venue in Oregon after witnessing a murder. The band, along with a young woman named Amber (Imogen Poots), must fight for survival against a group of violent skinheads led by Darcy Banker (Patrick Stewart).
Review:
“Green Room” received critical acclaim for its tension-filled story, visceral violence, and strong performances, particularly from Patrick Stewart and Imogen Poots. The film was praised for its ability to create a sense of claustrophobia and paranoia, as well as its commentary on extremism and radicalization. It was noted for its gritty realism and graphic violence, which added to its intense and suspenseful atmosphere.
Awards:
“Green Room” was nominated for several awards, including the Grand Jury Prize at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. It won the Audience Award at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival and was named one of the Top 10 Independent Films of 2016 by the National Board of Review.
Popularity:
“Green Room” was a modest box office success, grossing over $3 million worldwide. However, the film has gained a cult following and is widely considered to be a standout in the horror-thriller genre. It has been praised for its unique blend of punk rock, suspense, and violence, and is often cited as one of the best horror films of the 2010s.
Directed by | Jeremy Saulnier |
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Produced by | Neil Kopp Victor Moyers Anish Savjani |
Written by | Jeremy Saulnier |
Starring | Anton Yelchin, Imogen Poots, Alia Shawkat, Joe Cole, Callum Turner, Patrick Stewart, |
Music by | Brooke Blair Will Blair |
Cinematography | Sean Porter |
Edited by | Julia Bloch |
Production companies |
Broad Green Pictures Film Science |
Distributed by | A24 |
Release date | May 17, 2015 (Cannes) April 15, 2016 (United States) |
Running time | 95 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $5 million |
Box office | $3.8 million |