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Mayhem

Mayhem

Action · Comedy · Horror · 2017

A virus spreads through an office complex causing white collar workers to act out their worst impulses.

Movie details

Mayhem

“Hostile. Work. Environment.”

2017 Action · Comedy · Horror 1h 27m

Critical arithmetic

One number, for now.

TMDB

6.5 / 10

Community rating

A virus spreads through an office complex causing white collar workers to act out their worst impulses.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Mayhem?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Joe Lynch

Written by

Matias Caruso

Steven Yeun

Steven Yeun

Derek Cho

Samara Weaving

Samara Weaving

Melanie Cross

Steven Brand

Steven Brand

John Towers

Caroline Chikezie

Caroline Chikezie

Kara Powell

Kerry Fox

Kerry Fox

Irene Smythe

Dallas Roberts

Dallas Roberts

Lester McGill

Mark Frost

Mark Frost

Ewan Niles

Court is in session

Put Mayhem on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.