Anand Tucker
Director
The Critic (2024)
Jimmy Erskine is the most feared theatre critic of the age. He lives as flamboyantly as he writes and takes pleasure in savagely taking down any actor who fails to meet his standards. When the owner of the Daily Chronicle dies, and his son takes over, Jimmy quickly finds himself at odds with his new boss and his position under threat. In an attempt to preserve the power and influence he holds so sacred, Jimmy strikes a Faustian pact with a struggling actress, entangling them and the boss in a thrilling but deadly web of desire, blackmail, and betrayal.
Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
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Watch Providers: Starz, Kanopy, Starz Roku Premium Channel, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz Apple TV Channel, Philo
Production Companies: BK Studios, Seven Stories, Greenwich Entertainment
Country: United Kingdom
Production Country:
United Kingdom
Languages:
English
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Runtime: 101 min.
Released: Sept. 13, 2024
Digital Release: Sept. 13, 2024
Status: Released
Revenue: $824,517
Certification: R
Parental Guide: 15+
