Movie

Madness in the Method

2019 · 99 min

A meta, self-deprecating comedy that turns dark as its lead's method acting spirals into murder, played for laughs.

Overview: Jason wants to be taken more seriously as an actor, so he asks his friend Kevin Smith for advice, and decides to become a method actor. Trouble is, being a method actor drives him mad and he slowly becomes a serial killer.
How it feels: Satirical, dark, absurd and cynical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, obsession, ambition, madness
Content: Strong language. Mild violence, gore and sexual content.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
obsession
ambition
madness
celebrity
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild