Painkillers (2019)

Painkillers
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Synopsis

After a terrible car crash in which his son dies, brilliant surgeon John Clarke, tormented by guilt, becomes prey to an unbearable physical pain. While his marriage starts disintegrating, John soon finds out that the only thing that can ease his pain is the taste of human blood. When he encounters Herb Morris, a man who claims he can help him get his life back, John embarks upon a nightmarish journey through which he will either have to come to terms with his pain… or become a monster.

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: January 31st, 2019 (Limited) by Kew Media Group
Video Release: February 4th, 2019 by Kew Media Group
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 83 minutes
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Keywords: Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release, Car Accident, Death of a Son or Daughter, Relationships Gone Wrong, Doctors, Doctor as Patient, Vampire
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Multiple Genres
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Kew Media Group, Title Media, Lone Suspect
Production Countries: Belgium
Languages: English

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Lead Ensemble Members

Adam Huss John Clarke
Madeline Zima Chloe Clarke
Debra Wilson Gail Konrad
Grant Bowler Herb Morris
Mischa Barton Sarah Mendelsohn

Supporting Cast

Naomi Grossman Nurse Sheralyn

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Roxy Shih Director
Giles Daoust Screenwriter
Luke Barnett Producer
Vincent Masciale Producer
Giles Daoust Producer
Mike Macari Executive Producer
Alain Berliner Executive Producer
Catherine Dumonceaux Executive Producer
Vincent Toujas Executive Producer
Brett Noborikawa Editor
Vincent Masciale Editor
Traci Hays Production Designer
Felipe Vara De Rey Director of Photography
Dustin Morgan Composer
Cambria Hankin Casting Director

Limited and VOD Releases: The Week is Soft like Velvet

February 1st, 2019

Velvet Buzzsaw

It is not a great week for limited releases. There are some that are certainly worth checking out, like Braid and The Wild Pear Tree. However, the film earning the loudest buzz, Velvet Buzzsaw, is only earning good reviews and not great reviews, but that should be good enough for Netflix. More...


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Synopsis

After a terrible car crash in which his son dies, brilliant surgeon John Clarke, tormented by guilt, becomes prey to an unbearable physical pain. While his marriage starts disintegrating, John soon finds out that the only thing that can ease his pain is the taste of human blood. When he encounters Herb Morris, a man who claims he can help him get his life back, John embarks upon a nightmarish journey through which he will either have to come to terms with his pain… or become a monster.

Metrics

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: January 31st, 2019 (Limited) by Kew Media Group
Video Release: February 4th, 2019 by Kew Media Group
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 83 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release, Car Accident, Death of a Son or Daughter, Relationships Gone Wrong, Doctors, Doctor as Patient, Vampire
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Multiple Genres
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Kew Media Group, Title Media, Lone Suspect
Production Countries: Belgium
Languages: English

Lead Ensemble Members

Adam Huss John Clarke
Madeline Zima Chloe Clarke
Debra Wilson Gail Konrad
Grant Bowler Herb Morris
Mischa Barton Sarah Mendelsohn

Supporting Cast

Naomi Grossman Nurse Sheralyn

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Roxy Shih Director
Giles Daoust Screenwriter
Luke Barnett Producer
Vincent Masciale Producer
Giles Daoust Producer
Mike Macari Executive Producer
Alain Berliner Executive Producer
Catherine Dumonceaux Executive Producer
Vincent Toujas Executive Producer
Brett Noborikawa Editor
Vincent Masciale Editor
Traci Hays Production Designer
Felipe Vara De Rey Director of Photography
Dustin Morgan Composer
Cambria Hankin Casting Director

Limited and VOD Releases: The Week is Soft like Velvet

February 1st, 2019

Velvet Buzzsaw

It is not a great week for limited releases. There are some that are certainly worth checking out, like Braid and The Wild Pear Tree. However, the film earning the loudest buzz, Velvet Buzzsaw, is only earning good reviews and not great reviews, but that should be good enough for Netflix. More...

Weekend Box Office Performance

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.