The Cell
The Cell

The Cell

2000Movie107 minEnglish

A psychotherapist journeys inside a comatose serial killer in the hopes of saving his latest victim.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes42%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users59%
Director: Tarsem SinghGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A child psychologist is drawn into the dark and surreal mindscape of a comatose serial killer to find the location of his latest victim before time runs out. Inside the killer's psyche, she navigates a series of bizarre and terrifying hallucinations. The psychologist must confront the killer's inner demons while the FBI races against time to save the victim.

Critical Reception

The Cell received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its striking visual style and originality while criticizing its plot and violence. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the unique aesthetic and others finding it too disturbing or nonsensical.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its groundbreaking visual effects and imaginative imagery.
  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and excessive gore.
  • Often described as a 'visual feast' that prioritizes style over substance.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'The Cell' to be a visually impressive film with a unique concept, though many felt the story was weak and the disturbing imagery was overwhelming.

Fun Fact

The surreal and nightmarish dream sequences were heavily inspired by the works of artists such as Hieronymus Bosch and Salvador Dalí.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

_**Going inside the mind of a psycho**_ A child psychologist who’s adept with an innovative procedure (Jennifer Lopez) agrees to help FBI agents (Vince Vaughn and Jake Weber) by entering the mind of a comatose serial killer (Vincent D'On...
Kewl Kat

Kewl Kat

The Cell is a forgotten classic. Way ahead of its time, it is a cinematic delight. It could be best described as a psychological thriller but it is so much more. Don't hesitate to enjoy this gem. It is visually stunning with a gripping stor...
Gimly

Gimly

I can't... I can't call _The Cell_ good... But it's artistically spectacular, features one of D'Onofrio's best roles ever, and though it has unoriginal concepts, it uses them in originally thematic ways. I can't call _The Cell_ good... But ...