Gerald's Game - Movie Review

[@AustinBurke]

Y'all that "wrist/hand scene" GOT ME... Along with the moonlight man. I'm seeing that dude in my dreams.

[@garyshandling7745]

Austin Burke lol I saw your review

[@thehitherto5348]

True. The infamous "degloving" scene was nauseating in the book, but they sure as hell didn't tone it down in this movie. Jesus Fucking Christ!

[@Brandyalla]

That scene in the book is a major reason I've never reread it (I think it's the only King book I haven't read at least twice), and also the reason I hesitate to watch this movie. It was bad enough in my imagination...

[@mp3holder94]

Yaaass that wrist scene made me cringe so bad.

[@system0fadowner251]

Brandyalla I rarely get bothered by gore, but that scene made me queasy af

[@supastar25]

Carla Gugino tweeted Chris to thank him for his praises in this review

[@jasonkennedy6570]

supastar for real??

[@supastar25]

Yep...go through his twitter days after this review came out and you'll see it.

[@lafrikone]

wow. He can retire now. =P

[@ieatgremlins]

That’s so sweet

[@sammygirl6910]

That's awesome. She was amazing.

[@taim5922]

“Hey Alexa, call the police” *end credits*

[@JackMeoff46]

SLASHER JASPER I didn’t have “hey siri” enabled on my phone,until I saw the movie

[@buzzardbeatniks]

You've just convinced me to get Alexa, thanks.

[@HellGirlDemon]

Alexa can’t call the police. If you tried it would just repeat your local police stations number back to you. Siri can’t either for that matter.

[@FedJimSmith]

Cortana will be more reliable

[@ieatgremlins]

Heather Heather & Heather 911?

[@gloriousmustache9467]

I nearly puked in a particular scene where she needs to escape.

[@phantomfrequency6621]

Glorious Mustache I nearly puked when her dad started doing something naughty while she sat on his lap.

[@Billy193]

I know the part you mean. I looked away it was just so disgusting

[@eettuu_]

I didn't watch the glass part 🤢

[@PippaPPod]

Billy193 I fast forwarded past that scene.

[@PippaPPod]

SPOOKSHOW PRODUCTIONS I had to fast forward past that.

[@afishcalledjuan]

The dog is f-ing amazing in this. When she asks "Are you a rescue dog?" can almost here the dog say "No"

[@efeklau6502]

Captain Crozier the dog is such a great actor tbh 😂

[@armandoadame412]

But the dog was not real it was her imagination moonlight guy was eating her husband.

[@efeklau6502]

Armando Adame still, the dog was great xD

[@pizzasteve3488]

@@armandoadame412 Yo why tf did you say that lol. Now that image is stuck in my mind..

[@evandymon]

@@armandoadame412 woah, i just realized that. does that mean he was the one who was biting her leg or something?

[@solosulu1187]

How tf do you "lose your romantic flame" to Carla Gugino?

[@oelaty9116]

Solo Sulu no clue, even when she looks tired asf and has half her hand ripped off she's still a 9/10

[@daniel-wt2jx]

gerald died viagra induced heart atack lol

[@OHMR-bo5qz]

It doesn't matter how hot your girl is, after fucking her for a while you'll definitely want to bang another woman. It's nature, and if you're a half way decent looking dude with confidence and a good sense of humor you'll always have options.

[@DizzyBusy]

@@OHMR-bo5qz *it doesn't matter how hot your guy is...

[@jazzcabbage6759]

@@OHMR-bo5qz same for girls though

[@adamstewart1949]

Chris, you must've had one heck of a nosebleed.

[@bekirsahin7242]

Adam Stewart lmao

[@jaketheberge1970]

Or someone else did.

[@annsmith9825]

I know right? Poor dude.

[@ArthurKnight1899]

His wife was face sitting and had her period...

[@bekirsahin7242]

Umais Siraj my wife was facesitting on me look at my nose!

[@sunnystudi0s]

watching the skin on her hand slide of the a glove made me scream, also, not really comfortable keeping my feet out of the covers tonight : )

[@emilywatchesmovies]

sonya sousa *LICK*

[@ive1976]

LICKY LICK LICK THIS FEET IS SWEET:D

[@LuisSierra42]

@@ive1976 Taht was so creepy bro

[@NetflixersMovieReview]

My question is though, who in the world leaves their front door wide open when they know there's a stray german shepherd on their doorstep??? I don't care how badly you want to get it on, no one is gonna do that.

[@jabzt]

Netflixers Movie Review but at the end of the movie wasn't it said that it was really the creepy "moonlight" man the entire time and she just thought it was the dog, since he was the serial killer known to rip body parts off like that.

[@homelesshannah50]

No there WAS a dog in the book, the creepy guy was actually just there to rob the place then he wanted to fuck with her when he found her there.

[@lpskodiakproductions]

Netflixers Movie Review LOLLLLL

[@evannesbitt7852]

Netflixers Movie Review she was about to but Gerald is pulling her away. It makes sense because the movie itself is about her overcoming her submissiveness and timidity and facing her fears. She doesn't close the door because her husband is like rushing her to the bedroom

[@goji5887]

You underestimate the mindlessness of the average American.

[@nancygatesmustdie]

just watched this earlier today and truly was blown away

[@aspenross5482]

nancy gates I just finished watching it. I loved it but it was creepy and also sad.

[@lormisplayz9981]

I just called for a sick day I gotta watch it right now 😊

[@yushamenthari]

@@aspenross5482 no body cares .. don't try hard... when they make us look bad.

[@ThatGuyTheo]

The scene where she gets loose from the cuffs 😱🤢😳

[@PippaPPod]

🤢🤮

[@lawrance7340]

*SPOILERS* That scene where she is cutting herself out from the cuffs, I swear I got up and starting pacing in my room. It was so gory and I wasn't expecting it which made it even worst. And I felt they dragged it on as much as possible. I loved the movie, everything but that scene. It looked so real.

[@rekisrax7344]

Doobly Wooblly m

[@theforestbabe2903]

I only expected her to smear the blood over her hand, so when she was cutting her hand more than she needed to for that, I was like: The hell are you doing? And then she started pulling her hand out. Holy shit that scene, I felt like screaming.

[@kayladjeje4373]

Queenofmyself I thought the same thing and I was like what are you doing the hallucination just said blood is like oil not cut your fucking hand open! Then the skin started moving up and I had to say no right million times

[@mrgibbets34]

I have a hard watching any scene that involves cutting nerves, it like I can feel it (I know it sounds silly and super specific and I'm not sure why I'm that way). I had to actually turn away till she was done.

[@adrianyoung1772]

I did the exact same but around my living room

[@recut6320]

3 days after watching this movie, I'm still afraid to go to sleep. The moonlight man creeped me out!

[@emilywatchesmovies]

ReCutTrailers I read this book at night, in bed. I have never regretted something so much....

[@audineike8010]

I am watching it now and just turned the tv off because he moonlight man appeared! I can’t go on! I live alone

[@recut6320]

I'm not the kind of person who's easily scared by horror movies. But this one is just so creepy! A great and disturbing experience!

[@TrilobiteTerror]

Hey, the Moonlight man was caught so nothing to fear. Imagine if they didn't demystify him in this film and instead left it open ended. Anyway, Carel Struycken was the actor. He's a pretty cool guy. If you're still afraid to go to sleep, I'd recommend doing like the main character in the film and demystify him (by looking up Carel Struycken's Wikipedia or something).

[@mrgibbets34]

Yeah all of his scenes made my fucking skin crawl

[@sarahpoynter9652]

I actually liked the ending. I think it was really unique to have death be a real man.

[@maddyhoke3907]

Sarah Poynter I thought it would've been better if we never find out what it was

[@noahfischer6495]

If he wasn’t real i would be able to sleep

[@eminemfan50098]

But it's not death. It's just a man. That cheapens it for me personally.

[@umairrashid9345]

Nobody gives a shit about spoiler warnings anymore.

[@tjhooker1215]

@@maddyhoke3907 I would have just assumed it was a given that he wasn't real. It wouldn't have been a question in my mind.

[@warrenlondon2426]

Imagine if she was Blindfolded the whole time too! 😲🙈 LOL!

[@saswin2757]

Hmmm.. Maybe a sequel?

[@rk-ve6jy]

that's 50 shades of horror

[@VinceBatmann]

Use your feet? 🤔

[@ComfortablyPlump]

Thought the intro was an ad for a second.

[@sleepyazathoth5238]

The tops comments are just people asking for other reviews, that fucking sucks... Loved the movie, a remarkable adaptation of a novel so hard to translate into the screen, Mike Flanagan id a horror genius.

[@AdityaPatel-yx2dk]

why does that suck? Not everyone can have something interesting to say about one particular movie.

[@chanceneck8072]

Wow!! These 3 film titles, that you named in the beginning got me already excited! Loved Oculus, just watched Hush for the first time a couple of weeks ago - very suspenseful short thrillride (just wouldn't call it "horror"). And now this. I'm interested!!...

[@chanceneck8072]

I think, if they decide to make an IT sequel, this director should do it!!!...

[@arteme02]

Handcuffs are easy to get out of though, so that's unrealistic, she could've easily ripped her hands out with minor injury.....

[@Gabriel-ud5hu]

And Bruce Greenwood has a great body for a 61 year old. In the first scene with him with underwear i was like "HOLY SHIT..." 😨

[@splinter360]

Stop. I'm sold. I'll watch it tonight.

[@nekonebitan2912]

And????

[@nekonebitan2912]

What do you think about it?

[@splinter360]

I forgot lol. Have you watched it?

[@AgnesM]

lol same XD

[@freakagna66]

i recommend the book . i really didn't like the movie after i read the book

[@bencarlson4300]

The ending worked for me simply because it resolved both the character’s arc of overcoming her fears and the question of the nature of the “supernatural” elements

[@Wolfsheim23]

The movie screwed up the entire concept of the stranger of shadows. It was done totally different in the book and it builds to the final shock ending that was a total surprise ending and that’s when the scare really hit cold.

[@txmoney]

Fantastic film. Stephen King adaptations are experiencing a renaissance. Tremendous performances by both actors. Both deserve acclaim. And the director/screenwriter...I am thoroughly impressed with the direction, editing, and the photography. This as good as Misery...albeit smaller in scale and far more personal.

[@alluneedislessthan3]

Omg I just realized that Chris reminds me of a real life version of Ben Wyatt from parks and rec

[@kayokaylol]

Anna Saxton real life version ? Dudes not a cartoon

[@alluneedislessthan3]

Kay D Ben Wyatt is a fictional character though...

[@0sujin]

That's how I describe him to those unfamiliar. :D

[@4supernatural]

Just realized it too 🤣

[@denzelg05]

Anna Saxton LMAOO i was trying to figure out why this guy seemed so familiar 😭😂

[@rtripp993]

At least she wasn't blindfolded too

[@milesmorales2106]

lol that would be fucked up

[@jesse2497]

She wouldn't have seen the moonlight man lol. Or see her husband die, damn shed be so confused 😂😂

[@КатеринаКуклина-ь6ц]

and without a gag in her mouth

[@Gagabobolala]

For me, this was a life changing movie. Any woman who’s been through abuse and in turn grew up making bad choices in life and running from problems and blocking things out can understand what I mean by this. This movie touched me to my core.

[@Treem0re]

I wish my ex would watch this movie and reflect on themsleves

[@reeceandrew9680]

That moonlight man will haunt my dreams.

[@FedJimSmith]

Not anymore, he's behind bars now

[@PippaPPod]

Naah, seen much scarier characters.

[@tobyflenderson6972]

Henry Thomas has had one of the most surprising comebacks in recent years.

[@cillianbrouder]

On *_Friday 13th_* this month there has to be something special!

[@tomcabler257]

Cillian Brouder the evil within 2?

[@ohyeayea68]

Happy Death Day?

[@lukeskywalkerthe2nd773]

Cillian Brouder I agree :)

[@theboss297]

Cillian Brouder the shining ;)

[@goose1743]

my birthday lmao

[@my88110]

Chris review me, my life... Tell me what I'm doing wrong

[@joshpaul6417]

If he reviewed my life it would be ...... bad writing , terrible pacing and lack of character development..... E+

[@my88110]

my life would be badly edited, repetitive, poorly acted, drug addled, leading to an abrupt ending with an unexpectedly short run time.

[@joshdepagnier287]

He grew up with selekta

[@lagaman11]

@ Selektra, You win the "Comment of the year" Academy Award!!! Congratulations!!!

[@newbenjanol]

Great intro Chris.

[@Jogwheel]

Can Carla even get nominated for an Oscar? A film would have to screen in a Los Angeles theater - and Netflix wouldn't qualify...

[@elielsaf3362]

What? This movie is old, it's not just made for Netflix.

[@Jogwheel]

@@elielsaf3362 "This movie is old." - Well, it's exactly as old as my original comment, so I'm not even sure what you're trying to say here. And yes, it was made just for Netflix, so no - Carla wouldn't be eligible for an Oscar, exactly as I suggested.

[@fungus_am0nguz644]

@@Jogwheel Really? So streaming movies cant be nominated for awards?? hmm Now i understand why The Irishman (also a film funded and produced by Netflix) by Scorsese had a 1 week run @ the theaters.

[@Jogwheel]

@@fungus_am0nguz644 That's exactly why, yup. If they want to qualify for awards (big ones like the Oscars, and Globes anyway) - they need to have been screened in an actual theater.

[@darknessmcbuck]

I watched it last night and it really surprised me, a great disturbing horror that gets under your skin.

[@gingeetheginge6071]

John O'Doherty Quite literally with that fucking cutting scene...ugh

[@smoochypooh7700]

I feel that Green Mile is also a life changing movie adaption of Stephen King's. It was so similar to the book. Amazing! Not a horror movie though.

[@theboss297]

Amy Tupper stand by me too

[@milestrombley1466]

Fifty Shades of Gerald's Game.

[@QJDWG]

Miles Trombley omg. 😂

[@sleepy8089]

I would definitely watch my man Gerald bang a bitch 😂😂😂😂

[@JenniferMcMahonhawaii78]

I kind of felt this movie was more disturbing then even IT; and I think that has to do with the real world aspects of Gerald’s Game. Ps: I also really like the nod to another Stephen King movie that I believe is highly underrated, which I I think would make for a fabulous double feature alongside this movie.

[@thehitherto5348]

Agree. Her ordeal on the bed is bad enough, but I thought it got even bleaker when the flashbacks about her a-hole father starts. The "eclipse" scene was truly revolting.

[@lukeism2]

Jennifer McMahon the hand. How crazy was that scene.

[@leadingblind1629]

Jennifer McMahon the 'nod' was in the novel. At least the Claiborne one was. Don't think anyone said "all things serve the beam" though.

[@SumDumGy]

Gerald's Game is one of those so-twisted King novels that led me to take a long break from his work when I read too many of *those* in a row.

[@amsheel9921]

Jennifer McMahon Are you talking about the Cujo reference?

[@jbgreviews855]

Especially a certain scene involving someone's toes... 😋

[@kumatora970]

JBGReviews *lick lick*

[@andrewcrout-hamel5088]

Good god that scene scared tf outta me

[@Guilmon470]

That scene was fucking jarring the first time I saw it because I was NOT expecting that. XD

[@CleomarMaraga]

OMG, I had read the book a week earlier so I knew when the scarry stuff were about to happen, but this particular scene was not in the book and I WAS NOT READY FOR IT...SO CREEPY and so good though

[@TC-st9nt]

That scene fucked with my head, especially given the ending

[@coco_writer929]

I use to work with a guy at a bookstore who hated this book with a passion. He said "Stephen King should have retired after this piece of shit". This being said, this was a guy who had little to no respect for powerful female characters at the center of a story. For me, this is Stpehen King's best book I've read by him so far. This book captures this woman in this horrific situation so perfectly, that there were many moments I forgot it was a Stephen King book. This woman felt REAL. I sobbed when I came to the ending. While for some it might seem a little out of left field, it symbolized so much more than what it might seem on the surface. I got it. And it broke me in the best kind of way. I'm looking forward to watching the film.

[@CaptainsWilds]

One of the best intros and super excited for the 5th Halloween anniversary

[@Crispman_777]

This is one of my biggest existential fears. I'm disabled and rely entirely on the help of others for almost every part of my life. I've always hated the idea of just being abandoned knowing that no one will hear me and being left to die slowly.

[@jsinmcc92]

You still okay?

[@Crispman_777]

@@jsinmcc92I suppose the scariest response would've been to not respond at all, wouldn't it?

[@Daakist]

"You're only made of moonlight.." The ending got a little too crazy for me. I didnt understand it so I guess I'll have to watch a video on it.

[@dtower1825]

@Maria Blente It’s cool you explained it to them, but I don’t think the “it’s not rocket science” part was necessary, really.

[@Blackblood254]

"You're not real. You're not real. You're only made of moonlight." THAT SHIT GOT ME! That's gonna haunt my dreams

[@annagrins9486]

I love watching reviews, then watching the movie, then watching the same review again hahha

[@Locadel2003]

I always do that with Chris 😂

[@MChill]

Just saw this movie tonight. I was riveted and horrified pretty much the entire time. And the inner dialogue that Jessie has with herself and her husband was so well written.

[@zjapp]

"Hey SIRI call 911" end of movie.

[@cavaughngrace4327]

zjapp that's one short movie lol

[@Sethpelepchuk]

She would be able to grab her phone if she's cuffed to the bed...

[@sniper_sargent_b9312]

Aye maybe she was on power saver mode.

[@kristopherschermerhorn998]

This comment is so old, it has been on every video for Gerald's Game for the past several days. Have a little originality. She tried getting the phone with her foot and her foot couldn't reach the home key to activate Siri. Also the phone was dead.

[@Infinity-cf5ro]

Siri : " calling nine men men " Siri:"Sorry contact not found"

[@mp3holder94]

This was a great movie and Mike Flanigan has definitely become one of my favorite directors Mainly because of how well he blends in the past and present to tell a story.

[@Gameday_7]

Walked into the movie blind! Walked out lighting a sage and saying a prayer to cleanse the ENERGY! Amen! 🙏

[@bruhcolate]

I would’ve thought this was a bad movie based on his face in the thumbnail

[@captainz454]

PLEASE review the film ´´Martyrs´´ Chris! I think its a foreign film that is very underrated and is considered to be a master piece of psychological horror

[@sanjidparvez]

Flanagan just hit the right cord - providing perfect emphasis on the main character & her inner struggle like the way other great filmmakers (i.e. Darabont, Romero) with successful King adaptation did in their movies. And Carla Gugino on the lead remarkably turned it into her own show where she showcased quite a powerful performance with lasting impression. The way Flanagan captured the heart of King's story with a small but stellar cast, I'd love to see him doing more Stephen King adaptation in the future...though I enjoyed IT (2017) and as we know the director Andy Muschietti already expressed his interest for PET SEMATARY but I think Flanagan can do a better job for a new PS adaptation. Btw, for your Halloween special, I'd love to see Stuckmann's review on THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE. I'm sure you'll love it too :)

[@GoblinsAreAGirlsBestFriend]

I've been avoiding this movie because I had a feeling that it would be a highly "uncomfortable horror"... and it sure was. But it's so excellent. I really feel like it reached straight into my chest and scrambled all my insides and filled me with dread. I don't know if it's a woman thing... her specific struggles... she goes through every single emotional horror/betrayal that a woman could go through in the span of that single movie. I was also really shocked at the very beginning, before the horror really kicks off - every description of the story just says "they try to rekindle the flame and he dies"... I did not see coming that the conversation they had before he dies is an essential part of the movie as a whole... it is so much more than that summary!

[@sidnacos]

When I saw the notification I read "Geri's Game" and I said "why are you reviewing a Pixar short for ?" XD

[@Terrafraid]

Being a huge Mike Flanagan fan, I'm so happy to hear this

[@VarinderBhandal]

You better do a review on the Shining this Halloween.

[@AngelCastillo-le3mc]

he mentioned that he will.

[@quando5862]

Already confirmed

[@danielattrell]

Varinder Bhandal Here's Johnny

[@hubblebublumbubwub5215]

He can't possibly compete with Dunkey

[@toastedvirgins8489]

Shut up

[@capnmuphy2021]

I saw this, and I was impressed. Very good. Also, I'm not squeamish at all and have seen some gory movies, but this movie had one scene which had me half looking away from the screen. And yes, the image of the Space Cowboy/moonlight man freaked me out, and I don't get scared by movies easily; the image has stuck with me now.

[@oelaty9116]

Ben you mean the weird grave digging gay dead body man fucking thief whos tall asf and has a weird face? Can't imagine why you'd be scared of him, seems like a nice guy

[@brenmercedes2002]

Gerald's Game is actually one of my favorite novels by him. I read it in just two days, it hooked me so fast. I hardly get chills when reading a scary novel, but this book definitely did it for me, especially the twist at the end. I just think Gerald's Game is a very underrated novel by Stephen King

[@apetogetherstrong4243]

Did we all just watch a 4 yr old movie and came back to see this almost 4 yr old review at the same time. What a coincidence people..nice to see you here. God bless the internet and the few beauties it has

[@tylerbrown8098]

"All things serve the Beam" *Darkness of Tower intensifies, may it do ya fine*

[@cherrydarling7438]

I was so impressed by this movie! It was awesome. It was creepy, incredibly psychological and really gripping from start to finish.

[@thegroove14]

When is the Blade Runner 2049 review coming?

[@TheFlowerbeast]

"King cannot write a bad novel." You got that right, Chris.

[@kurtallen12]

I look forward to the Halloween Special every year, and am always agonizing while waiting for it to be uploaded. This year I'm going to be getting videos for it throughout the entire month of October. What else could a man wish for? Chris Stuckmann is the greatest

[@stroud9208]

Everyone talks about "the hand scene" from the movie/book, but even reading the scene where she's trying to reach the glass of water is, to me, a testament to King's skill at writing suspense.

[@renereyes390]

Hey guys what happened to Chris 😬😬

[@Greendalewitch]

He seems to have lost it after seeing The Emoji Movie.

[@renereyes390]

Eric Cartman Nah, I think Flatliners did it to him. *shudders*

[@danielattrell]

I'm just saiyan Kiss My Sister?

[@hoof31]

Rene Reyes he watch Flatlined

[@AxeKick80]

Nothing. I might, however, start worrying about Mrs. Stuckmann 🤔

[@casper3105]

When it comes to Adapting the source material i think it's important to understand what made the original so good, many bad adaptations do an adaptations because the source is popular and do not dive in to fully analyze why so many people like it or even if the source is even good at all but because its popular that translates to = $$$ and it also translates into a very bad souless film. it's also important to not being afraid of the change, its not necessary for an adaptation to be 100% faithful to the book (especially if its a really, really shitty book) because i believe the movie has to have its own identity and not be a copy of its source, its the screenwriters job to figure out what would they change for a better story or to fit in the movie plot since sometimes less can be more. Thats what i think anyway

[@takashiari1598]

Oh! I know Geralt's Game! Gwent!

[@ShahidKhan-cu7np]

I think the ending brilliantly drove home the theme of the movie that the monsters we fear are actually quite small men empowered by our own fears

[@cjgonzilla7676]

Excellent review, sir!! Bravo!!!! Cant wait to see what else you have in store for October!! Cheers!

[@Jbelovedson]

The build up and release throughout was killing me. I had to watch it in sections literally 3 days. She did an amazing job.

[@LarryBonson]

His face on the thumbnail look like he just accidently walked in on his parents house, and they were doing it in childhood bunked bed under his old Star Wars sheets,😂

[@huntercrunch94]

that was rather specific... was this a personal experience by chance?

[@pollymahone9392]

A review of the shining would make this a great October

[@kristenhussak]

So excited to watch your videos this month!

[@tatyb.4941]

Love the new intro! Looking forward to all the Halloween reviews. I can't wait to watch Gerald's Game. Not my favourite Stephen King's book, but really good nonetheless.

[@yellowcakewithoctopus3173]

This film was amazing to me. I wasn’t expecting the events that unfolded. My friend put it on without showing me the trailer so I didn’t know what to expect especially the hand scene😖 but it’s now one of my favourite films👍🏼

[@garrettarauz8375]

Just watched it and I loved it up until the scene in court. It seemed like 3 different movies at that point. Still pretty good. Love yuh Chris

[@AgentMcQueen]

Okay. I liked this video based purely on that intro. Good job, man.

[@AgentMcQueen]

So, I just watched it. It was okay in parts, but really fucking dragged on. Also, what a fucking silly ending. 5/10.

[@L13-w7x]

AgentMcQueen I'm scared

[@zachary5845]

I LOVED THAT INTRO CHRIS!!!!

[@Amber_xo_133]

The woman from the dream Jessie describes as standing over a well during an eclipse is Dolores Claiborne, the main character from Stephen King's 1992 novel of the same name. The book ("Midnight Mass") that Jessie throws at the dog in this movie was written by Kate Siegel's character from Hush (2016) which was also directed by Mike Flanagan. Gerald refers to the dog as Cujo, which is a reference to the Stephen King book by the same name. When Gerald says, "All things serve the beam," this is a reference to author Stephen King's "Dark Tower" novel series. The headboard of the bed is the lower half of the Lasser Glass from Oculus (2013). Features virtually no soundtrack during the course of the film. n Jessie talks about the Moonlight Man's Bag of Bones, this is a likely reference to Stephen King's novel of the same name. In the novel, the solar eclipse in question is the one of July 20, 1963, whose path of totality crossed Maine. In the movie, it is presumably the one of May 30, 1984, whose path of totality crossed New Orleans. Based on Stephen King's 1992 novel. Carla Gugino (Jessie), Henry Thomas (Tom) and Kate Siegel (Sally) also worked together on The Haunting of Hill House (2018) as Olivia, Young Hugh Crain, and Theodora Crain, respectively. Gerald saying "we should take our medicine" is a reference to the novel "The Shining" by Stephen King, where Jack tells Danny to "take his medicine". This is the fourth collaboration between Kate Siegel and Mike Flanagan, after Oculus (2013), Hush (2016), and Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016). In Brazil, Stephen King's "Dolores Claiborne" novel/movie were named "Eclipse" and "Total Eclipse". The book above the bed at the beginning is titled Midnight Mass, the title of the eventual show Flanagan would go on to create for Netflix, Midnight Mass (2021). Additionally. The author is Kate Siegels character from Hush. Bruce Greenwood is fifteen years and seventeen days older than his on-screen wife Carla Gugino. At the start of the movie, when the couple are driving in the car a radio news report can be heard discussing the grave robber ('The Moonlight Man')'s latest crimes. Jessie states that Moonlight Man suffers from a disorder called acromegaly which causes enlargement of the hands and feet, as well as his forehead and chin. That is also why he is so tall. Carel Struycken, who portrays the Moonlight Man, does actually have this disorder. The events of Dolores Claiborne (1995) take place during the same eclipse featured in this film. the end when Jessie is covered in blood, with her off-white satin slip, she looks almost identical to Carrie White during the prom, when she'd been dowsed with pigs' blood. This is an obvious homage to Stephen King's first hit, "Carrie".

[@yusrifourtwenty4944]

That wrist scene really terrified me,remind me of how terrified i am when watched 127 hours...the movie is damn great

[@templar19]

When I saw the special title sequence and saw you were reviewing Gerald's Game, I thought maybe Sam was gonna let you tie her up.

[@bigmike9128]

This is why I don't do bondage.

[@Regent192]

same, not sure why people like it

[@ThorKAH]

Why? It was done terribly in that movie the guy raped her you normally have a safeword in bdsm, that wasnt bondage

[@ThorKAH]

Michael Phelps Gerald's game, lol.

[@ThorKAH]

Michael Phelps jesus christ, thats so specific

[@ThorKAH]

Michael Phelps they were all bad, in a normal perspective and has nothing to do with bdsm, nor does geralds game lol

[@bygon432]

I watched this movie today because of you Chris. When the wrist scene came, I literally fainted and cut my head on an edge. I swam in and out of consciousness, the blood was everywhere Chris. I had to try to keep sane and focus while calling an ambulance, Chris, not unlike what Jessie went through in the movie. This movie physically hurt me Chris, and you recommended it to me. Why would you do such a thing Chris, why?

[@jayr8134]

Please do a review for the adaption of The Mist (2007) by Frank Darabont.

[@PippaPPod]

The Mist was so damn good!

[@JoeyNoChill]

Why didn’t she just say “hey siri, call 911!”

[@daniel-wt2jx]

cuz apple is unreliable

[@Chronicpatchkids]

Poop McGruber the phone was dying and by the time she got to it it was completely dead

[@thefirstbourne149]

Persona Hearts Actually, I do kinda wonder how she calculated to that fact. Was “Hey, Siri” invented yet? Cause, if it was, then it could have been a much easier way to do this.

[@brodypenn]

I watched this, couldn’t sleep because of the moonlight man. I forgot about the movie, remembered it, came here, can’t sleep again.

[@tancrediblusilla9290]

I'd love to hear your thoughts on the original Blade Runner before 2049 comes out!!

[@Foco3018]

I really didn’t want to watch this one but trusted your recommendation and I’m so glad I did! Thanks again Chris!

[@randomfools808]

Also thought it was incredible. Was really impressed with the emotional depth and how subtle the most unsettling imagery ended up being (no loud noises or score). IMO this deserved a theater release and a lot more attention. Was hoping to hear your thoughts on it as a big fan of the genre. Would also rate it an A.

[@it_was_my_cat]

Oops my hand slipped off...

[@zombieater634]

too soon

[@rovena996]

D:

[@PippaPPod]

😆

[@rapidreaders7741]

Hey Stuckmann, 2049's right around the corner. Do a review for Blade Runner (the Final Cut)

[@renejimenez43]

You should review the evil dead franchise

[@danielphillips97]

Great t-shirt and amazing lighting Chris!

[@ravenorkel]

Thanx for this, huge fan of Mike Flanagan’s work.

[@Alex-jz5yw]

Man this movie is so fucking good until the ending.

[@TrilobiteTerror]

Eh, you're just saying you'd prefer a scary horror. The part revealing the Moonlight Man to be real (and what that meant for the main character) is what makes this more than just a regular horror or basic thriller. It's very important to what makes this film an excellent character study as it allows her to demystify her fears and overcome them (just like how she was able to overcome her past and help others). Of course they could have made the film a lot more frightening if they left it open ended but they weren't just going for frightening when they made this film. As Chris pointed out in this video, "It's so much more than that."

[@cazza826]

I think it would have been best if it ended after the newspapers released some info about jewellery being stolen from graves and what not and then the cops never finding her ring, the ending they went with humanized the moonlight man which made him not scary, which leaves the impression at the end of the movie that he wasn't scary at all. Thats how I found it anyway, otherwise awesome movie, and I dont really watch Gore films often but is it just me or is everyone over-reacting at the hand scene??? Wasn't even that bad imo

[@TrilobiteTerror]

Cameron Ward "the ending they went with humanized the moonlight man which made him not scary, which leaves the impression at the end of the movie that he wasn't scary at all." ? I think it showed that monsters do exist and that the moonlight man is a real, breathing monster. I don't see how that makes him not "scary at all". I go over this and the importance of the last scenes in my other comment above.

[@Alex-jz5yw]

TrilobiteTerror I'm not saying the reveal is bad. I'm saying the execution was bad

[@TrilobiteTerror]

Alex Beamer, Oh. What exactly didn't you like about it? (I'm not saying there isn't room to critique the way they did the ending, just that I personally had no problems with it).

[@95kingslayer]

This Director needs to make a Dark Tower film. He has stated that he would love to adapt Wizard and Glass. But sadly Sony fucked that up. and they will never be any more Dark Tower films at all. So many good Directors out there who are fans of The Dark Tower who will never get a chance.:(

[@anthonykimmett6547]

Not gonna lie jumped straight on this video as I've just fond out my ex girlfriend cheated on me... your delivery still puts a bit of a smile on my face

[@renereyes390]

Anthony Kimmett screw her, man. She doesn't deserve you.

[@susioeandno1else]

Bruh, if she's an ex, she shouldn't control your thoughts or your life... Move on and be happy...

[@renereyes390]

Shankar Roy ^^^^

[@Hopeofmen]

Sorry to hear that, dude. Please feel better, and take your time. :)

[@dbarraza8848]

Rene Reyes how do you know he doesn't deserve her? He could have been an abusive boyfriend for all we know

[@homoduplex]

I would love to hear your review of Absentia, Flanagan's first full-length feature, filmed on an almost non-existent budget. Thanks to you for making me aware of him as a director! Absentia is my favorite in his catalogue, or maybe second place after Oculus. It is quite unique and really shows his talents.

[@dirtyturps]

Glad you enjoyed this Chris. Carla Gugino was terrific in the movie!

[@Dr._Nope]

Me: *Patiently waiting for that BladeRunner review* Speaking of, you should try to review the original, not sure if you have enough time though.

[@amsheel9921]

Dr. Nope He's not a big fan of the original. Although I do hope he reviews it before the new one.

[@TheBlackLodger]

Just another random person on the Internet Seriously? He isn't? I'm shocked. Where did you hear that? Just curious.

[@amsheel9921]

Mr. Keyser Söze It was in one of his reviews I think, I forgot.

[@SmashtasticGaming]

Mr. Keyser Söze it was on some video with TheFlickPick, I’m not sure which one

[@78deathface]

I. Love. Carla. Gugino.

[@Aakos94]

This was honestly the scariest movie I have seen in a long time. I also agree though that (MILD SPOILER) it would have been more effective if they had kept the bit about the ring, but omitted the rest of the ending.

[@janinaolivia2829]

Great work Stuckmann´s ! Thank you so much for the hard work . :)

[@user-sx4ki7sy7g]

Great intro, Great review, Great background, GREAT SHIRT