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Motivational Growth

  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
658
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Adrian DiGiovanni in Motivational Growth (2013)
New trailer for the re-release of Motivational Growth starring Adrian DiGiovanni and Jeffrey Combs.
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Ian Folivor, a depressed and reclusive 30-something, finds himself taking advice from a growth in his bathroom after a failed suicide attempt. The Mold, a smooth talking fungus who was born ... Read allIan Folivor, a depressed and reclusive 30-something, finds himself taking advice from a growth in his bathroom after a failed suicide attempt. The Mold, a smooth talking fungus who was born of the filth collecting in a corner of Ian's neglected bathroom, works to win Ian's trust ... Read allIan Folivor, a depressed and reclusive 30-something, finds himself taking advice from a growth in his bathroom after a failed suicide attempt. The Mold, a smooth talking fungus who was born of the filth collecting in a corner of Ian's neglected bathroom, works to win Ian's trust by helping him clean himself up and remodel his lifestyle. With The Mold's help, Ian attra... Read all

  • Director
    • Don Thacker
  • Writer
    • Don Thacker
  • Stars
    • Jeffrey Combs
    • Adrian DiGiovanni
    • Danielle Doetsch
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    658
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    • Director
      • Don Thacker
    • Writer
      • Don Thacker
    • Stars
      • Jeffrey Combs
      • Adrian DiGiovanni
      • Danielle Doetsch
    • 13User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 19 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Jeffrey Combs
    Jeffrey Combs
    • The Mold
    • (voice)
    Adrian DiGiovanni
    • Ian Folivor
    Danielle Doetsch
    • Leah
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    Pete Giovagnoli
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    Ken Brown
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    Hannah Stevenson
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    • Kathy Barathenar
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    Megan Ann Hensley
    Megan Ann Hensley
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    Ellie Repka
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    Rachel Lapp
    • Lisa
    Jeff Czerwionka
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    7Wilkepunk

    Underrated drama/horror/comedy

    Motivational Growth is a underrated movie. If you are a fan of Jeffrey Combs from Re-Animator and The Frighteners you will appreciate this movie for sure.

    Motivational Growth is like a mix of Basket Case, Videodrome and some bisarr comedy. You really care for the relation between Ian and the Mold. The movie is psychological, but not in a disturbing way. It had a Kafkaesque feeling. I recommend it for fans of Jeffrey Combs and/or weird movies.

    7/10

    Wilke.
    10jannycwriter

    Gives A New Meaning to the words, "I've Got a Mold Problem

    SUPERB!

    Written and directed by Don Thacker, Thacker delivers Indie film at its finest. Motivational Growth is just pure enjoyment to watch. Sure Thacker leaves us with many questions, but The Mold smoothed it all over. Enjoy the showman, enjoy the show. Speaking of The Mold (voiced by the illustrious Jeffery Combs), he does not steal the film; Adrian DiGiovanni (Ian Folivor), our protagonist, our narrator does. Our narrator has to captivate, and Adrian's Ian does. He draws you in before he even speaks with his blank disheveled appearance. When he does speak you are wholly invested in Ian Folivor and his journey. This is all thanks to the amazing camera work the camera team does. Every shot, scene and twist ,that journeys us into Ian's mind-mucking fun that becomes Ian's horror mold-infested world.
    10alex-804-169457

    Wonderful roller-coaster of emotions!

    I got to see the movie during a small screening in Seattle and I am glad I decided to step into torrential downpour to make it to the theater! I cringed, I laughed, I cried, I got queasy, and I had to avert eyes at certain times. This movie provides quite a healthy mix of humor and horror sprinkled with occasional scenes inducing depressive thoughts. This mix was the reason why I didn't leave with just a sense of dark dread despite the movie being so damn dark.

    As a side note, the puppetry is superb (The Mold felt very much real by the end of the movie) and I've got to give props for camera work on such a limited budget.
    7baccaruda1

    A Unique Head Trip of a Horror Film!

    This movie is nuts. Uniquely weird, there are homages galore, with nods to Re-Animator, Basket Case, Donnie Darko, and even Videodrome. The story is told in a non-linear way, more of a fevered dream rather than traditional three-act structure, which will appeal to viewers who like a movie that requires more attention. The practical EFX are well done and gross, and the 16-bit computer graphics on the tele show the ever-warping mind of a slacker shut-in. The acting is also a high point. Quite a courageous lead actor, for sure. Very interested to discover if the author of this film had any mind-altering help when writing! Fans of the genre will really appreciate this film.
    9thespottedpanda

    Whoa

    Had I not seen this film at Rose City Comic Con 2015, I may have never found it. This is a diverse and incredibly complex film that disguises it's self as a horror film.

    It is indeed a horror film, but much more so then it truly portrays to be. The director, Don Thacker does an incredible job making us feel the main character, Ian's plight. He does this by isolating Ian in an apartment and bringing everyone to him. I don't want to give much more away. but this film should not be missed!!! If this director is not a bigger deal in a couple of years I would be incredibly surprised.

    I am looking forward to his next.. It doesn't hurt that he used the great Jeffrey Combs to voice a talking mold spore.

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      The Mold: You're a goldfish in an eight-ounce glass.

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      Referenced in Weapon (2011)

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    • Release date
      • June 7, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Рост мотивации
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production company
      • Imagos Films
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      • $176,199 (estimated)
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      • 1h 44m(104 min)
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      • 2.35 : 1

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