Twixt

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"Between the living and the dead, evil is waiting."
  • R
  • 2012
  • 4.7  (11,620)
  • 40

Twixt is a supernatural horror film released in 2011, directed and written by Francis Ford Coppola. The film stars Val Kilmer, Bruce Dern, and Elle Fanning in the lead roles. The movie is set in a small town where Hall Baltimore (Val Kilmer), a struggling writer, is on a book tour to promote his latest book. While in town, he meets Sheriff Bob LaGrange (Bruce Dern), who is an enthusiastic fan of his novels. The sheriff invites Hall to a meeting with the local folks to help him devise a plot for his next book based on a grisly murder that had happened in the town decades earlier.

As Hall delves deeper into the case, he begins to have a series of hallucinations and nightmares that involve a young girl named V (Elle Fanning), who, after becoming friends with Hall, tells him about the story behind the murder. Soon, Hall realizes that his dreams have a direct connection with the murder that occurred in the town.

With the help of Sheriff LaGrange, Hall investigates the murder, and his visions culminate in a mind-bending, climactic confrontation with the forces of evil that terrorize the town. As Hall probes deeper into the mystery of the murder, he discovers that his own psyche is deeply tied to the case, and that V has a more significant role to play than he initially thought.

The film plays with the idea of the writer and his work, and how the two can intersect in incredibly strange and unnerving ways. As Hall battles his demons and tries to come up with a decent plot for his new book, he discovers that his own life is spiraling out of control, and his reality is slowly melding with his own fictional creation.

The cinematography in Twixt is stunning, with beautifully crafted and stunning visuals that lend a sense of otherworldliness to the film's overall atmosphere. The story is layered and complex, with elements of the supernatural, horror, and suspense all mixed in seamlessly, providing a unique viewing experience.

Val Kilmer delivers an incredible performance as Hall Baltimore, a writer haunted by his past and battling his own demons. Elle Fanning is equally brilliant in her role as V, a young girl who becomes Hall's confidant and guide throughout the story. Bruce Dern's performance as Sheriff LaGrange is also noteworthy, adding a degree of eccentricity and humor to the film.

Overall, Twixt is a captivating, suspenseful, and entertaining movie that offers a unique blend of supernatural horror and psychological drama. The film is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat and draw you into its complex and intriguing storyline.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2012
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    4.7  (11,620)
  • Metascore
    40