Mayhem
Mayhem

Movie spotlight

Mayhem

2017
Movie
87 min
English

A virus spreads through an office complex causing white collar workers to act out their worst impulses.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users84%
Director: Joe LynchGenres: Horror, Action, Comedy, Thriller

Plot Summary

A mysterious virus sweeps through Los Angeles, causing people to act out their worst impulses. Trapped in their office building, a ruthless corporate attorney and a sympathetic junior executive find themselves in a brutal fight for survival against their homicidal colleagues. As the infected succumb to primal rage, the building becomes a brutal battleground where alliances shift and the lines between predator and prey blur.

Critical Reception

Mayhem was generally well-received by critics, who praised its dark humor, inventive action, and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Steven Yeun and Samara Weaving. While some found its premise derivative, many appreciated its energetic execution and over-the-top gore.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visceral action and dark comedic tone.

  • Steven Yeun and Samara Weaving's performances are highlighted as standout elements.

  • Appreciated for its high-energy, no-holds-barred approach to its premise.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed Mayhem for its relentless pace, over-the-top violence, and darkly humorous take on workplace frustrations. The chemistry between the leads and the film's stylish execution were frequently cited as positives.

Fun Fact

Director Joe Lynch wanted the film to feel like a blend of 'The Raid' and 'The Office', focusing on visceral action within a mundane office setting.

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TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
Dr_Nostromo

Dr_Nostromo

79/100 A virus, which causes everyone to lose their inhibitions, attacks a prominent law firm. For the next 8 hours, no one is responsible for their actions. This exquisitely well-written, ultra-violent comedy had me thoroughly entertain...

Gimly

Gimly

Like _The Belko Experiment_ before it, _Mayhem_ is a cathartic office massacre movie that's mean-spirited in a good way. _Mayhem_ however, has one thing _The Belko Experiment_ didn't: Fellow Australian Samara Weaving lowering the quality of...