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The Amaranth

  • 2018
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
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Melora Walters, Jeffrey DeMunn, Susan Sullivan, Christopher Denham, and Shiva Negar in The Amaranth (2018)
Lily and Richard move to a luxurious and cult-like community, where Lily becomes unsettled by the transformation she observes in her older husband and in her own physiology, leading her to wonder if there's something more sinister at play.
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Lily and Richard move to a luxurious and cult-like community, where Lily becomes unsettled by the transformation she observes in her older husband and in her own physiology, leading her to w... Read allLily and Richard move to a luxurious and cult-like community, where Lily becomes unsettled by the transformation she observes in her older husband and in her own physiology, leading her to wonder if there's something more sinister at play.Lily and Richard move to a luxurious and cult-like community, where Lily becomes unsettled by the transformation she observes in her older husband and in her own physiology, leading her to wonder if there's something more sinister at play.

  • Director
    • Albert Chi
  • Writer
    • Eileen Shields
  • Stars
    • Melora Walters
    • Jeffrey DeMunn
    • Christopher Denham
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    621
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Albert Chi
    • Writer
      • Eileen Shields
    • Stars
      • Melora Walters
      • Jeffrey DeMunn
      • Christopher Denham
    • 19User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Melora Walters
    Melora Walters
    • Lily Kendrick
    Jeffrey DeMunn
    Jeffrey DeMunn
    • Richard Kendrick
    Christopher Denham
    Christopher Denham
    • Dr. Alan Campbell
    Shiva Negar
    Shiva Negar
    • Mia
    Brandon Scott
    Brandon Scott
    • Arthur
    Susan Sullivan
    Susan Sullivan
    • Patsy Howard
    Harley Jane Kozak
    Harley Jane Kozak
    • Holly
    Chandra L. Upreti
    • New Butler
    Danielle Kennedy
    Danielle Kennedy
    • Nurse
    Sewell Whitney
    Sewell Whitney
    • Randy
    • Director
      • Albert Chi
    • Writer
      • Eileen Shields
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    6silverpinkcity

    Not the worst movie...but definitely not the best, either

    We open our movie with a retirement village. But not the usual sort with smallish homes and bingo at the rec center. This is a retirement village for very well-to-do folks, obviously. We are introduced to the "main couple," an older man and his (supposedly) younger wife (although she never looked as young as everyone was insinuating that she was).

    The house this couple will now be living in is gorgeous. Actually, I think the house was the star of the movie! Just beautiful...wonderfully decorated. Yea, the house was great! The rest of the movie? Well, it was weird and slow. But intriquing enough for me to keep watching.

    The woman in charge of showing the couple around is stressing how many great activities there are to participate in at this retirement community. Golf, swimming, etc...and the grounds, just like the house, are absolutely gorgeous.

    But there's a vibe. A mysterious sort of "something creepy is going on here" vibe. But not too creepy. Not like "horror movie creepy." Just more...mysterious. The old people who live at this place are strangely energetic for their ages. Also, strangely sexual. So, that doesn't add up.

    Then there's the "butler" the couple is assigned...a really nice guy who keeps giving the man and the woman odd looks, like he "knows something they don't." Well...that's because he does.

    After the woman's husband has a stroke (or maybe it was a heart attack) the husband is taken to the hospital in the development. After he returns home, he's changed! Suddenly, he has a ton more energy, whereas before, he barely wanted to leave the house. Plus...he always wants to have sex with his wife! He wants to go to parties and he even flirts with other old women. And....now the nice butler has mysteriously vanished, replaced by someone else!

    What's going on here? Of course, I won't tell you, because that would give "everything" away. But I will say, it's not all that interesting. In fact, the "reveal" is a bit of a let-down.

    I don't believe this is a movie I would ever watch again, once I know what "the secret" is. That was the whole thing that kept me glued in the first place....wanting to find out what was going on. And now that I know...

    Anyway, would I recommend this movie? Yea, maybe for one viewing and one viewing only. The acting is okay, and like I said...the scenery is beautiful! The main character, the woman, was a bit unlikable I thought...unfortunately. Perhaps if they had chosen another actress, that would have made a difference. She has a very annoying voice.

    Also, they should have added some more "action" to this movie....like maybe someone having an affair or something, just to kick it up. Oh well. The one word that comes to mind when I think of this movie is "weird." And maybe "slow." But yea...for one single viewing if you have nothing else to do, it's not bad.
    5madelineferraro

    Meh, but not b

    This film is just ok but it will not make you wish for your time back, which a lot of offers on streaming will make you do ! The story is very predictable but passable. At least it is set in not too far fetched reality vs some sci fi future. I found the acting good all around except for the acting of the two "harpy" type country club women, too over the top obnoxious. I haven't seen the female lead since she was in the HBO series "Big Love", so that was a nice surprise. I didn't care for the lighting or coloring throughout, maybe it lent to the "sinister" ambiance, but it was just too muddy. . If its a rainy cold day, and you have nothing else to watch, not a complete waste of your time.
    7Larry-R

    Placid and Unobtrusive

    While it seems like it's going to become a melodramatic, supercilious Lifetime type movie, it ends up treating a dicey subject a pretty objectively, giving the viewer an opportunity to form their own opinion, which I find refreshing in an era when every movie and TV show seems like imperious operant conditioning for convicted thought criminals.
    4RussHog

    Slow and Dull

    There are things in this film I liked a lot - at the beginning. But the film never really builds to a climax. It is long and slow and you have to pay close attention. It sorta lost my interest and honestly I have no idea what was going on towards the end. I just remember this made me feel depressed. :(
    5johannes2000-1

    A good premise, but too slow and unconvincing.

    The premise of this thriller is interesting and fairly original, but somehow it didn't live up to its potential. That is mainly due to the very slow pace and the lack of any serious action. It's all in the atmosphere, that is supposed to be sinister and creepy, but even that didn't really come about. What didn't help was Melora Walters as the intelligent and suspicious heroine Lily, she constantly acted cranky, sulky or angry, treated her well-meaning old husband (a fine role by Richard Kendrick) condescending, and had an irritating, slurry way of talking, as if she was constantly under the influence of downers.

    After some 70 minutes Lily (and we) out of the blue got all the answers to the mysteries (as if the leading doctor of the facility suddenly decided to make a clean sweep!), and after that there is a weird sort of epilogue, in which we see how formerly outraged and indignant Lily a few years later nevertheless drops her principles when it suits her own benefit. It could have been a strong, cynical ending, if it hadn't been presented so abrupt and out of the blue, it looked like either an afterthought of someone in the production who was able to force it into the movie, or as if some substantial material was lost on the cutting table.

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    • Trivia
      The film was produced by Mollye Asher who went on to produce Academy Award winning film Nomadland (2020) two years later and utilized much of the same crew on both films, including the late Mike Wolf Snyder as the sound mixer.
    • Quotes

      Lily Kendrick: Even with the bone marrow transplant, the best the doctors could offer is a year.

      Dr. Alan Campbell: Of course there's no way of knowing if this unfortunate outcome is a result of our process,

      Richard Kendrick: Can you help, Doctor?

      Dr. Alan Campbell: I believe so, but this kind of procedure would be something new and unorthodox, and Mia would need to live here for the course of her treatment. Given Lily's objections to our methodology in the past, well...

      Lily Kendrick: [pause] That won't be a problem.

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      Written by Jim Harbourg

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    • Release date
      • November 12, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Clinic
    • Filming locations
      • Ketchum, Idaho, USA
    • Production company
      • Griffin Film Company
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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