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Type of Contender: Limited
Contender Factor: 76.53 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete)
Stage 1 – Pedigree
Director: Zach Cregger
Writers: Zach Cregger
Stars: Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Cary Christopher, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong, Amy Madigan, Toby Huss, Sara Paxton, Justin Long, June Diane Raphael, Whitmer Thomas, Callie Schuttera, Clayton Farris, Luke Speakman, Scarlett Sher
Techs: Joe Murphy (Ed); Larkin Seiple (Ci); Zach Cregger, Hays Holladay, Ryan Holladay (Mu)
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Prior Recognition:
Other Oscar Nominees: Brolin (1:0 – 2008), Madigan (1:0 – 1985)
Rating: 5.2 out of 10
Stage 2 – Content
Genre: Horror, Mystery
Length: 2h 08m
MPAA Rating: R
Rating: 8.33 out of 10
Stage 3 – Release
Festival: None
Release Date: Aug. 8, 2025
Rating: 6.75 out of 15
Stage 5 – Audience
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 85%
CinemaScore: A-
IMDb Rating: 7.5
Box Office Tally: $151,550,044
Box Office Status: Closed
Rating: 12.75 out of 15
