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Gerald's Game (2017)

Directed by Mike Flanagan

Fire eye rating icon4.1/5INSTINCT "MINDY"103 min

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Quick Hit

Gerald's Game slides in like a head-trip horror piece—intimate, tense, and never loosens its grip.

Full Take

Gerald's Game leans hard into psychological horror energy, and Mike Flanagan keeps the tone intimate without letting the movie drift. This one understands that tension beats noise, so it keeps tightening the screws until you're stuck in it. The rough edges are part of the charm.

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Mar 25, 2026Last updated

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Talk back to the verdict

User5800Mar 6, 2026

šŸ”„ fire

User7212Feb 13, 2026

Not perfect but had some solid moments.

User5407Feb 1, 2026

meh 😐

User9894Dec 6, 2025

I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.

User1142Oct 21, 2025

Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.

User8922Sep 21, 2025

wtf 😳

User7347Sep 13, 2025

This didn’t really land for me overall, but I can see why some people like it.

User8606Aug 3, 2025

This one actually worked for me.

User3067Jul 27, 2025

Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.

User1472Jun 19, 2025

trash šŸ’©

User6420Jun 13, 2025

This one actually worked for me.

User4950May 13, 2025

Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.

User1293Feb 6, 2025

Not perfect but had some solid moments.

User9857Feb 2, 2025

Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.

Jade BrooksJan 8, 2025

Not bad, not great. Just okay.

User2994Aug 24, 2024

This one actually worked for me.

User5974Jul 5, 2024

Not perfect but had some solid moments.

User1982May 7, 2024

Not perfect but had some solid moments.

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