A 7-year-old girl is told it's dangerous to ever leave the house. She's soon tempted by the mysterious Mr. Snowcone and discovers that her father was right.
Release Date: September 13th, 2019
Not Yet Rated |1 hr 44 min
Plot SummaryA 7-year-old girl is told it's dangerous to ever leave the house. She's soon tempted by the mysterious Mr. Snowcone and discovers that her father was right.
Cast: Emile Hirsch, Bruce Dern, Lexy Kolker, Amanda Crew, Grace Park, Matty Finochio, Michelle Harrison, Aleks Paunovic
Director: Zach Lipovsky , Adam Stein
Genres: Science Fiction , Thriller
Production Co: Amazing, My Way Entertainment, Bloomgarden Films
Lipovsky and Stein’s first feature as collaborators exudes a grungy, second-hand feel, and the movie doesn’t have the confidence or vision to breathe new life into its narrative clichés. Instead, the pair lean on the sincerity of their storytelling, crafting a paean to broken families and exploring how children process unspeakable loss. show more
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Although in the early going the convoluted plot sometimes struggles to maintain interest, Stein and Lipovsky have such a clear vision that they keep developments confidently on track until subsequent revelations engage in full-throttle action mode, leading to a climax suggesting they likely have future plans for these characters. show more
