Green Room
Green Room

Movie spotlight

Green Room

2016
Movie
95 min
English

A punk rock band is forced to fight for survival after witnessing an act of violence at a skinhead bar.

Insights

IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic79/100
Google Users85%
Director: Jeremy SaulnierGenres: Horror, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A punk rock band on tour finds themselves trapped in a remote neo-Nazi skinhead bar after witnessing a murder. They must fight for survival as the violent white supremacists, led by their charismatic but brutal leader, try to silence them permanently.

Critical Reception

Green Room was widely acclaimed by critics, who praised its intense atmosphere, visceral violence, strong performances, and Saulnier's confident direction. It's considered a masterclass in tension and survival horror, though some found its brutality overwhelming.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visceral and relentlessly tense, showcasing exceptional direction and a chillingly effective score.

  • Features standout performances, particularly from Patrick Stewart as a menacing antagonist and the late Anton Yelchin.

  • Praised for its brutal authenticity and nail-biting survival sequences.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's extreme tension and suspense, with many commending its raw intensity and realistic portrayal of violence. Some viewers found it too graphic, but the majority appreciated its effectiveness as a horror-thriller.

Fun Fact

Patrick Stewart, known for his role as Captain Picard in Star Trek, received critical praise for his surprisingly menacing turn as the white supremacist club owner Darcy, a significant departure from his typically heroic or avuncular characters.

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2 reviews
John

John

I found myself curiously drawn into the plot and unable to turn away. Patrick Stewart was cool. Kinda disgusting and traumatizing though.

Reno

Reno

> There's only one way out and it is to fight back! From the director of 'Blue Ruin', yet another crime-thriller. This time it revolves around a rock band who trapped in the neo-nazi enclosure on the outskirt of the city. So how do they ...