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The Frolic

  • 2007
  • Not Rated
  • 22m
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The Frolic (2007)
A prison psychologist uncovers a deadly supernatural force in once of his inmate patients leading him to his breaking point.
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A prison psychologist uncovers a deadly supernatural force in one of his inmate patients leading him to his breaking point.A prison psychologist uncovers a deadly supernatural force in one of his inmate patients leading him to his breaking point.A prison psychologist uncovers a deadly supernatural force in one of his inmate patients leading him to his breaking point.

  • Director
    • Jacob Cooney
  • Writers
    • Thomas Ligotti
    • Brandon Trenz
  • Stars
    • Michael Reilly Burke
    • Maury Sterling
    • Jennifer Aspen
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    78
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    • Director
      • Jacob Cooney
    • Writers
      • Thomas Ligotti
      • Brandon Trenz
    • Stars
      • Michael Reilly Burke
      • Maury Sterling
      • Jennifer Aspen
    • 1User review
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Michael Reilly Burke
    Michael Reilly Burke
    • Dr. David Munck
    Maury Sterling
    Maury Sterling
    • John Doe
    Jennifer Aspen
    Jennifer Aspen
    • Leslie Munck
    Kailey Nicole
    Kailey Nicole
    • Colleen Munck
    • (as Kailey Swanson)
    Robert Ray Manning Jr.
    Robert Ray Manning Jr.
    • Officer 1
    Adam Edgar
    Adam Edgar
    • Officer 2
    • Director
      • Jacob Cooney
    • Writers
      • Thomas Ligotti
      • Brandon Trenz
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    8jonscargill

    A fine rendering of a disturbing story

    The Frolic is one of the first stories i read by Thomas Ligotti and, after reading it, it stayed with me for days. It's an ambiguous tale of a presumed paedophile who denies his crimes. He doesn't abuse them, he takes them on a frolic through the, frankly disturbing, places he lives. He doesn't murder them, he frees them when the folic has to end. The whole cast is amazing but the standout performance is Maury Sterling - what an actor. He cycles through voices, personalities and moods with stunning speed. His English accent is perfect and especially creepy when the allusion to little "darlings" is decoded. The standout moment of Sterling's performance? The smile - you'll get it when you see it.

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      Dr. David Munck: What are you drawing?

      John Doe: [holds up picture] It's a little girl. She's my friend.

      Dr. David Munck: Why'd you do her eyes like that? Is she dead?

      John Doe: Oh, no, no, no. She's dreaming.

      Dr. David Munck: What is she dreaming about?

      John Doe: [grins] Me.

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    • Release date
      • March 30, 2007 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Meritage Pictures
      • Wonder Entertainment
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      • 22m
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