Nightmare Alley 2021

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An ambitious carnival man with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychologist who is even more dangerous than he is.

Bradley Cooper

as Stanton Carlisle

Cate Blanchett

as Dr. Lilith Ritter

Toni Collette

as Zeena the Seer

Willem Dafoe

as Clem Hoatley

Richard Jenkins

as Ezra Grindle

Rooney Mara

as Molly Cahill

Ron Perlman

as Bruno

Mary Steenburgen

as Mrs. Kimball

Mark Povinelli

as The Major

Director:

Guillermo del Toro

Writer:

William Lindsay Gresham, Guillermo del Toro, Kim Morgan

Genres:

Crime,Drama,Thriller

Release Date:

2021 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

151 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Nightmare Alley

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Bradley Cooper

as Stanton Carlisle

Cate Blanchett

as Dr. Lilith Ritter

Toni Collette

as Zeena the Seer

Willem Dafoe

as Clem Hoatley

Richard Jenkins

as Ezra Grindle

Rooney Mara

as Molly Cahill

Ron Perlman

as Bruno

Mary Steenburgen

as Mrs. Kimball

Mark Povinelli

as The Major

Peter MacNeill

as Judge Kimball

Holt McCallany

as Anderson

Paul Anderson

as Geek #1

Lara Jean Chorostecki

as Louise Hoatley

Jim Beaver

as Sheriff Jedediah Judd

Clifton Collins Jr.

as Funhouse Jack

Tim Blake Nelson

as Carny Boss

David Hewlett

as Dr. Elrood

Sarah Mennell

as Abigail

Mike Hill

as Dogboy Jojo

Caleb Ellsworth-Clark

as Drunk #1

Dian Bachar

as Fee Fee the Birdgirl

Troy James

as The Snake Man

Matthew MacCallum

as Human Skeleton

Samantha Rodes

as Zizi the Pinhead

Jesse Buck

as Geek #2

Perry Mucci

as Hotel Manager

Bill MacDonald

as Stanton’s Dad

Dan Lett

as Deputy #1

Catherine McGregor

as Copa Woman

Martin Julien

as Bus Station Shaving Man

Natalie Brown

as Lilith’s Receptionist

Daniel Falk

as Patron #1

Tim Post

as Armed Guard #1

Will Conlon

as Armed Guard #2

Stephen McHattie

as Hobo #1

James Collins

as Train Yard Man

Lili Connor

as Woman in Floral Dress

Danny Waugh

as Piano Player

Walter Rinaldi

as Drunk

Andrew Locke

as Train Worker

Calvin Desautels

as Policeman

Derrick Moore

as Stagehand

Linden Porco

as Brofo the Small

Grant Bradley

as Deputy #2

Dani Klupsch

as Geek Pit Patron

Vikki Ring

as Geek Pit Patron

Vanessa Botbyl

as Geek Pit Patron

Michael Bridgeman

as Geek Pit Patron

Charles Langille

as Geek Pit Patron

Paul Taylor

as Geek Pit Patron

Clyde Whitham

as Geek Pit Patron

Romina Power

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Keith Lukowski

as Security Guard (uncredited)

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