The Return (2006) movie poster

The Return (2006)

"The past never dies. It kills."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 55%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 27% (RT: 16%, MC: 38) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
1h 25m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (651 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
16%
Metacritic
38
Cast
Sarah Michelle Gellar as Joanna Mills
Peter O'Brien as Terry Stahl
Adam Scott as Kurt
Kate Beahan as Michelle
Sam Shepard as Ed Mills
Wally Welch as Snack Stand Vendor
Brad Leland as Mr. Marlin
It's divisive. Only 55% of audiences liked it based on 651 votes. Critics scored it lower at 27%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Joanna Mills has a successful career but feels her personal life is spinning out of control. She has few friends, an estranged father, and a crazy ex-boyfriend who is stalking her. Joanna begins having terrifying visions of a woman's murder, and it seems that she is the killer's next target. Determined to solve the mystery and escape her apparent fate, Joanna follows her visions to the victim's hometown and finds that some secrets just do not stay buried. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of The Return was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Asif Kapadia cited several classic horror films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

The Return is a 2006 horror, drama, thriller film directed by Asif Kapadia. Joanna Mills has a successful career but feels her personal life is spinning out of control. She has few friends, an estranged father, and a crazy ex-boyfriend who is stalking her.

Joanna begins having terrifying visions of a woman's murder, and it seems that she is the killer's next target. Determined to solve the mystery and escape her apparent fate, Joanna follows her visions to the victim's hometown and finds that some secrets just do not stay buried. The film has been rated by 651 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a horror film, The Return delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Return (2006) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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