In “Mandy,” Nicolas Cage goes on a wild-eyed quest for revenge, but the movie’s plot comes secondary to the experience of watching it. Director Panos Cosmatos’ follow-up to his similarly atmospheric “Beyond the Black Rainbow” is a heavy metal tone poem, replete with leather jackets, shadowy landscapes, and unfiltered bursts of rage. Much of its expressionistic power comes from an undercurrent of music that envelops nearly every moment, evoking dread and wonder in equal doses.
The “Mandy” score is one of the best of the year, a fierce emotional arrangement of mournful synth and somber guitars, interspersed with jarring eruptions of percussion — all of which demonstrate the complex vision of Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, who died in February at the age of 48, shortly after “Mandy” premiered at Sundance.
Now, as “Mandy” has catapulted beyond its initial day-and-date release to become a genuine cult phenomenon, its creators have been campaigning...
The “Mandy” score is one of the best of the year, a fierce emotional arrangement of mournful synth and somber guitars, interspersed with jarring eruptions of percussion — all of which demonstrate the complex vision of Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, who died in February at the age of 48, shortly after “Mandy” premiered at Sundance.
Now, as “Mandy” has catapulted beyond its initial day-and-date release to become a genuine cult phenomenon, its creators have been campaigning...
- 11/7/2018
- by Eric Kohn
- Indiewire
Similar News
‘The Stranger’ Review: Cat-and-Mouse Quibi Thriller Works Better in Feature Form, as Seen on Hulu
- 4/16/2024
- by Michael Nordine
- Variety Film + TV
Arcadian Review – Nic Cage Fights Incredibly Unique Monsters
- 4/15/2024
- by Joshua Ryan
- FandomWire
Nicholas Hoult's Upcoming Remake Of 102-Year-Old Horror Movie Will Repair His $65 Million Flop With Nicolas Cage
- 4/14/2024
- by Dhruv Sharma
- ScreenRant.com
12 Must-Watch Sci-Fi Movies That Redefine the Genre
- 4/15/2024
- by Pia Vermaak
- buddytv.com
Dune: Part Two BTS Video Reveals How Sandworms Are Brought to Life
- 4/15/2024
- by Ben Wasserman
- Comic Book Resources
Guest Starring on ‘Friends’ Was ‘Harrowing’ and ‘Alarming’ for Olivia Williams, Who Says ‘A Producer Just Yelled’ at an Actor on Set: ‘You’re Not Funny!’
- 4/15/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Harry Potter Actors Become Lord Of The Rings Characters In Crossover Art
- 4/15/2024
- by Ryan Northrup
- ScreenRant.com
How Did Gandalf Come Back?
- 4/13/2024
- by Ajay Aravind, Jenny Melzer, Jordan Iacobucci, Ben Hardwick, James Lynch
- Comic Book Resources
Millionaires: Yes, OuttPig will wear wigs
- 4/12/2024
- by James Hale
- Tubefilter.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
2024 Writers Guild Awards: ‘The Holdovers,’ ‘American Fiction,’ ‘Succession’ Among Winners
- 4/15/2024
- by Hilary Lewis, Kirsten Chuba and Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘The Goldfinger’ Snags Six Prizes at Hong Kong Film Awards
- 4/15/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety - Film News
Box Office: ‘Civil War’ Sets A24 Record With $25 Million Debut
- 4/14/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Beatles’ 1970 ‘Let It Be’ Documentary, Out of Circulation for Four Decades, Headed to Disney+ After Restoration by Peter Jackson’s Team
- 4/16/2024
- by Chris Willman
- Variety - Film News
‘Spine’ Film, TV Adaptations in the Works From Story Kitchen, Game Developer Nekki (Exclusive)
- 4/16/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
Bad Bunny's First NYC Show From His Most Wanted Tour Is Proof His Latine Fans Still Come First
- 4/12/2024
- by Johanna Ferreira
- Popsugar.com
Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" Tour Made Me Feel Like a Teen Again
- 4/8/2024
- by Yerin Kim
- Popsugar.com
Jennifer Lopez's Viral "the Bronx" Controversy Proves Younger Latines Don't Find Her Authentic
- 4/3/2024
- by Miguel Machado
- Popsugar.com
How I Got to Talk About Latine Representation in Hollywood on the TEDx Stage
- 4/3/2024
- by Cristina Escobar
- Popsugar.com
"Gordita Chronicles" Finally Gets a Second Life on Tubi, Hulu and Disney+
- 4/2/2024
- by Johanna Ferreira
- Popsugar.com
The Greatest Crime Movie Ever Made Was Written by A.I.
- 4/16/2024
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
In ‘The Line,’ Austin Abrams Has the ‘Most Intense’ Scene of His Career — and One of the Most Suspenseful in Recent Memory
- 4/15/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
Every Alex Garland Film Ranked, from ’28 Days Later’ to ‘Civil War’
- 4/15/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Casts Keanu Reeves as Voice of Shadow
- 4/15/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
J.K. Simmons Is a Serial Killer Stalking His Next Victim in ‘You Can’t Run Forever’ Trailer
- 4/15/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
2024 Writers Guild Awards: ‘The Holdovers,’ ‘American Fiction,’ ‘Succession’ Among Winners
- 4/15/2024
- by Hilary Lewis, Kirsten Chuba and Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘The Goldfinger’ Snags Six Prizes at Hong Kong Film Awards
- 4/15/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety - Film News
Box Office: ‘Civil War’ Sets A24 Record With $25 Million Debut
- 4/14/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Beatles’ 1970 ‘Let It Be’ Documentary, Out of Circulation for Four Decades, Headed to Disney+ After Restoration by Peter Jackson’s Team
- 4/16/2024
- by Chris Willman
- Variety - Film News
The Greatest Crime Movie Ever Made Was Written by A.I.
- 4/16/2024
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
2024 Writers Guild Awards: ‘The Holdovers,’ ‘American Fiction,’ ‘Succession’ Among Winners
- 4/15/2024
- by Hilary Lewis, Kirsten Chuba and Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Spine’ Film, TV Adaptations in the Works From Story Kitchen, Game Developer Nekki (Exclusive)
- 4/16/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
Ryan Gosling / Chris Stapleton SNL Roundtable – S49 E17
- 4/16/2024
- by Saturday Night Network
- LateNighter
‘Tracker’ Casts ‘Manifest’ Star Melissa Roxburgh as Colter’s Sister – Fans React
- 4/16/2024
- TV Insider
France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron to Be Subject of Biopic Series From Gaumont
- 4/16/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety - TV News