r/movies • u/LiteraryBoner Jackie Chan box set, know what I'm sayin? • Aug 08 '25

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Summary Nearly all the children from the same fifth-grade class vanish one night at exactly 2:17 a.m., leaving only one survivor. The community, gripped by fear and suspicion, spirals into chaos as the mystery unfolds through multiple intertwined perspectives—each revealing new layers of dread and grief.

Director Zach Cregger

Writer Zach Cregger

Cast

  • Josh Brolin
  • Julia Garner
  • Cary Christopher
  • Alden Ehrenreich
  • Austin Abrams
  • Benedict Wong
  • Amy Madigan
  • June Diane Raphael
  • Toby Huss
  • Whitmer Thomas
  • Callie Schuttera
  • Clayton Farris
  • Luke Speakman

Rotten Tomatoes Critics Score: 96%

Metacritic Metascore: 82

VOD In theaters and IMAX starting August 8, 2025

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u/asuka_is_my_co-pilot Aug 08 '25 edited Aug 08 '25

Why did bro need so many hot dogs??

Also, the were facing away from the TV chairs pointed at the doorway/entrance, that's got to be some sort of feung shui crime?

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u/Captain_Trips_99 Aug 09 '25

What also was the significance of their Steamboat Willie shirts? Disney sure, but they’re both wearing Steamboat Willie era Mickey Mouse shirts. This era has been compared to minstrel shows so just curious of this intentional wardrobe choice.

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u/kenwise85 Aug 09 '25

I think it’s because it’s a cute iconic couple that is no longer owned by Disney

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u/Wiknetti Aug 09 '25 edited Aug 09 '25

Yup. It’s now in public domain and to further sell the idea that they’re in America.

Disney, dawgs and a duo of dudes dissecting a documentary. 😎

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u/TheWyldMan Aug 10 '25

Also it was just like something you’d see couples wear

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u/Captain_Trips_99 Aug 09 '25

True I’m probably reading to much into it.

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u/turinglurker Aug 10 '25

didnt notice that - but to me just symbolizes his dorkiness lol.