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Mindcage

- The art of the kill.

Detectives Jake Doyle and Mary Kelly seek the help of an incarcerated serial killer named The Artist when a copycat killer strikes. While Mary searches for clues in The Artist's brilliant but twisted psyche, she and Jake are lured into a diabolical game of cat and mouse, racing against time to stay one step ahead of The Artist and his copycat.

Release Date : 2022-12-16

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Boomtown Media PartnersDaniel Grodnik ProductionsBuffalo 8BondItLionsgate

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Martin Lawrence

Character Name : Jake Doyle

Original Name : Martin Lawrence

Gender : Male

Melissa Roxburgh

Character Name : Mary Kelly

Original Name : Melissa Roxburgh

Gender : Female

John Malkovich

Character Name : The Artist

Original Name : John Malkovich

Gender : Male

Aiden Turner

Character Name : Dale

Original Name : Aiden Turner

Gender : Male

Jacob Grodnik

Character Name : Dutch

Original Name : Jacob Grodnik

Gender : Male

Chris Mullinax

Character Name : Homeless Man

Original Name : Chris Mullinax

Gender : Male

Ritchie Montgomery

Character Name : Father Linares

Original Name : Ritchie Montgomery

Gender : Male

Kira Reed Lorsch

Character Name : Detective Kayne

Original Name : Kira Reed Lorsch

Gender : Female

Jeremy Turner

Character Name : The Copycat

Original Name : Jeremy Turner

Gender : Male

Cassandra Gava

Character Name : Voodoo Priestess

Original Name : Cassandra Gava

Gender : Female

Joshua Weatherby

Character Name : Confused Boy

Original Name : Joshua Weatherby

Gender : Male

Barry Clifton

Character Name : Guard #1

Original Name : Barry Clifton

Gender : Male

Victoria Fox

Character Name : Assistant

Original Name : Victoria Fox

Gender : Female

Neb Chupin

Character Name : Dr. Loesch

Original Name : Neb Chupin

Gender : Male

Laura Shatkus

Character Name : The Artist's Mother

Original Name : Laura Shatkus

Gender : Female

Mike Stutz

Character Name : Guard #2

Original Name : Mike Stutz

Gender : Male

Billy Ray Estes

Character Name : Priest

Original Name : Billy Ray Estes

Gender : Male

John Honey

Character Name : Forensic Cop

Original Name : John Honey

Gender : Male

Brooke Bierhaus

Character Name : Forensic Agent

Original Name : Brooke Bierhaus

Gender : Male

Mark Landon Smith

Character Name : Mr. Langdon

Original Name : Mark Landon Smith

Gender : Male

Katherine Forbes

Character Name : The Old Lady

Original Name : Katherine Forbes

Gender : Male

Robert Knepper

Character Name : Lt. Owings

Original Name : Robert Knepper

Gender : Male

Reviews

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RalphRahal

@RalphRahal

2024-12-17

This film aspires to be a compelling psychological thriller but falls short in several areas. Martin Lawrence's portrayal of Detective Jake Doyle often feels exaggerated, lacking the subtlety needed for the role. In contrast, Melissa Roxburgh delivers a more grounded performance as Detective Mary Kelly, providing some stability to the film. John Malkovich, as the incarcerated serial killer "The Artist," brings his usual strong presence to the role. However, his limited screen time restricts the depth and impact of his character, leaving the audience wanting more from his performance. The production values are modest, with certain technical aspects detracting from the viewing experience. Notably, the sound design suffers from excessive reverb in specific scenes, which diminishes the film's overall quality and gives it an unpolished feel. There is no indication that this audio effect was an intentional artistic choice by the director. While Mindcage has moments that hint at potential, such as its atmospheric settings and a few intriguing plot twists, these elements are overshadowed by its execution flaws. The film struggles to engage the audience fully, resulting in a viewing experience that is ultimately unsatisfying.