The Outsider
The Outsider

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The Outsider

2020
Movie
10 min
Catalan

Sito hates the countryside, the smell of slurry and his village life, but he has never left the rural area where he was born, nor does it seem that the possibility of doing so can end his discomfort. Attracted by a strong desire towards the male erotic, Sito lives immersed in a crusade to destroy the stimuli that connect him with those repressed feelings that he has latent inside him. From these circumstances, violence appears uncontrollably.

Insights

IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic66/100
Google Users80%
Director: Andrew BernsteinGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Based on Stephen King's novel, 'The Outsider' follows detective Ralph Anderson as he investigates the gruesome murder of a young boy. All evidence points to Terry Maitland, a beloved Little League coach, but Maitland has an airtight alibi, leading Anderson and his team into a baffling mystery that challenges their understanding of reality and the nature of evil itself.

Critical Reception

The series garnered generally positive reviews, with critics praising its suspenseful atmosphere, strong performances, and faithful adaptation of King's intricate plot. While some found the pacing occasionally slow, the overall consensus highlighted its effective blend of procedural crime drama and supernatural horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its compelling performances, particularly from Ben Mendelsohn and Cynthia Erivo.

  • Lauded for its atmospheric tension and suspenseful storytelling.

  • Acknowledged for effectively translating Stephen King's novel to the screen, balancing horror with mystery.

Google audience: Viewers largely appreciated the show's dark tone, intricate mystery, and the solid acting. Many found it to be a gripping and well-crafted adaptation of the source material, though some felt the supernatural elements could have been more prominent or introduced earlier.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmy Awards (Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited Series, Movie or a Dramatic Special, Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited Series or Movie).

Fun Fact

The series was filmed in various locations across Georgia, USA, including Atlanta, Athens, and the surrounding towns, to create the eerie, atmospheric setting of Oklahoma.

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