The highly anticipated psychological thriller Inside will hit screens this weekend starring the icon Willem Dafoe In the main role. Dafoe is known for his ability to play complex, nuanced characters across a variety of genres, particularly psychological thrillers and horror films. He tends to bring a unique intensity and unpredictability to his performances (especially Dafoe’s portrayal of the enigmatic detective Paul Smecker in The Boondock Saints). His ability to portray evil characters with a deep understanding of their motivations and psychology has also earned him a reputation as one of the most versatile and talented actors in the business.
Vasilis Katsoupison the other hand, is a relatively new director in the film industry. Inside is the first film he wrote and directed after his first biographical documentary. My friend Larry Gus. With his visually stunning and thematically rich approach to storytelling, Katsoupis has quickly established himself as a rising talent in the genre filmmaking world. Together, he and Dafoe have teamed up to create the high-intensity thriller of the name Inside. The film has garnered a lot of buzz since it was first announced, and fans are eagerly awaiting its release. In this article, we’ll go over everything you need to know Inside and how you can see it.
When will Inside be released?
Inside had its debut at the 73rd annual “Berlinale”, also known as the Berlin International Film Festival, in February 2023, where it received favorable reviews.
The US theatrical release date is set for the lucky day, March 17th. The film will hit theaters exclusively through Focus Features, so be sure to check your local listings for availability and tickets if you want to be among the first to see this film.
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Will Inside be available to stream?
As of now, there is no set date for the film’s digital/streaming release. However, popular streaming services like Amazon Prime Video should be quick to add the film to their platforms once it becomes available to them. The film will also likely be available to stream on Peacock at some point over the next few months, as is the case with every new Focus Feature release. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the release of films direct to video-on-demand has reduced the stigma attached to films that ‘go direct to video’ or in this case stream VOD. It’s no longer uncommon for high-quality films to have exclusive theatrical releases only to be available on streaming platforms within a matter of weeks. Stay tuned here for updates on digital streaming availability.
What’s inside?
Co-written by director Vasilis Katsoupis and Ben Hopkins (In search of monsters), Inside is a psychological thriller that follows the story of a heist gone wrong in a high-tech apartment bunker in New York City. Willem Dafoe plays Nemo, a sophisticated art thief trapped in a luxurious penthouse when his heist goes awry. It is worth noting that the name “Nemo” is of Greek origin, which loosely translated means “nobody”. The name has often been associated with seafaring stories such as the legendary Captain Nemo 20,000 Leagues Under the Seaand Nemo the Clownfish from Pixar’s Find Nemo. Most literary “Nemos” have been adventurers looking for something, with the most recent example being a young girl named Nemo (Marlow Barkley) in the recent Netflix original slumberland.
With priceless artwork and some staid saltwater aquariums as his only companions, Willem Dafoe’s “Nemo” must rely on his ingenuity and ingenuity to escape his captivity. With these limited resources, he must endure hunger and dehydration while confronting his own twisted history. We have seen from Sam Raimiis 2002 Spiderman Movie that Dafoe is making not do well when he’s isolated in a fancy New York apartment… his inner “Green Goblin” will come out captivating new thriller?
This is the kind of movie for people who Really appreciate art as the artworks Nemo is trapped in are treated like co-stars. The names of all the works featured in the film (along with the names of the artists who created them) are actually listed in the credits in front of the other cast members. In the trailer, you can see that Dafoe’s character begins creating his own art while trapped in the apartment as his only method of keeping his sanity. Another thing you might have noticed in the trailer was a brief shot of Dafoe consuming something eerily close to the previously shown saltwater fish from the tank. (Fun Fact: Willem Dafoe is known as a strict pescetarist who takes an ethical stance against the livestock industry).
The combination of cabin fever, a high-stakes heist, basic survival skills, and an increasingly mentally unstable Willem Dafoe promises a tense and thrilling ride, with Dafoe giving a stellar performance as the trapped protagonist. Think of this film as a triple crossover between panic room, The usual suspectsAnd Throw awayincorporates the elements of theft, survival, self-reflection, and an impregnable fortress that doubles as a cage.
Who is in the cast of Inside?
With an extremely limited cast, the prequel is of course Willem Dafoe himself. A highly respected actor with a career spanning over four decades. He is known for his remarkable range and ability to inhabit a variety of characters across genres. Dafoe has played everything from villains to heroes, from troubled loners to charismatic leaders, and from historical figures to fictional characters.
Among his most notable roles is his portrayal of the compassionate and dedicated Sergeant Elias in Olivier Stein‘S Trainthe sinister and manipulative Green Goblin, as mentioned, as well as troubled FBI agent Paul Smecker in The Boondock Saintsand the compassionate and understanding motel manager in The Florida Project. His versatility as an actor and dedication to his craft have earned him critical acclaim and numerous award nominations, including four Academy Award nominations.
The owner of the penthouse that serves as Dafoe’s prison is played by a Belgian actor Gene Bervoets. Best known for his performance in the 2003 Belgian action thriller The Alzheimer’s casealso known in the United States as The memory of a murderer.
