Park's homage to the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock
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Stoker (2013) - By Chan-wook Park |
Our Rating: 8.0
IMDb Ratings: 7.0
Genre: Drama | Mystery | Thriller
Cast: Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, Matthew Goode
Country: UK | USA
Language: English
Language: English
Runtime: 99 min
Color: Color
Summary: After India's father dies, her Uncle Charlie, who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her unstable mother. She comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives and becomes increasingly infatuated with him.
Stoker is a 2013 psychological thriller film directed by South Korean filmmaker Chan-wook Park. Park's English-language debut, Stoker also marks the screenwriting debut of Wentworth Miller, who is most famous for playing the role of Michael Scofield in the Fox Network television series Prison Break. Stoker stars Mia Wasikowska, Matthew Goode, and Nicole Kidman in major roles. The movie also features a cameo from two-time Oscar-nominated veteran Aussie actress Jacki Weaver. Stoker is also the last film produced by the late British filmmaker Tony Scott.
Mia Wasikowska in Chan-wook Park's Stoker |
South Korean filmmaker Chan-wook Park needs no introduction. Having started his career a couple of decades back with a little known film called Moon Is the Sun's Dream (1992), Park has come a long way in his pursuit of filmmaking excellence. With his sanguinary "Vengeance Trilogy," comprising Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002), Oldboy (2003) and Sympathy for Lady Vengeance (2005), Park not only became a household name in Korea but also managed to carve a niche for himself in the international film circles. And finally, after a very long wait, Park brings to his fans his first ever English-language film, Stoker.
Matthew Goode in Chan-wook Park's Stoker |
Nicole Kidman in Chan-wook Park's Stoker |
A Still from Chan-wook Park's Stoker |
A Still from Chan-wook Park's Stoker |
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So weird, yet so different that I have to give it some credit. Good review.
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