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  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • IFC Films
  • 1 h 30 m
  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • IFC Films
  • 1 h 30 m

Summary George (Gene Jones) is an aging ex-soldier haunted by memories of Vietnam and struggling to reconnect with his estranged son and granddaughter. But when he suffers a stroke and is diagnosed with dementia, George is left in the care of Michelle (Kristina Klebe), a seemingly sweet nurse with a disturbing dark side. At the mercy of a psycho...

Directed By: Mike Testin

Written By: Meredith Berg, Raphael Margules, J.D. Lifshitz, Mike Testin

  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • IFC Films
  • 1 h 30 m
  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • IFC Films
  • 1 h 30 m

Dementia

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
64
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 7 User Ratings
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Summary George (Gene Jones) is an aging ex-soldier haunted by memories of Vietnam and struggling to reconnect with his estranged son and granddaughter. But when he suffers a stroke and is diagnosed with dementia, George is left in the care of Michelle (Kristina Klebe), a seemingly sweet nurse with a disturbing dark side. At the mercy of a psycho...

Directed By: Mike Testin

Written By: Meredith Berg, Raphael Margules, J.D. Lifshitz, Mike Testin

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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40% Mixed
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Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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40% Mixed
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90
Dec 3, 2015
It’s an assured, deftly acted movie that builds its creepiness slowly and keeps its secrets well hidden till the end.
By Neil Genzlinger FULL REVIEW
70
Dec 3, 2015
For the most part the film is compelling, with Jones' riveting performance as the alternately sympathetic and nasty protagonist anchoring the proceedings.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW

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29% Mixed
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29% Negative
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63
Nov 30, 2015
The film doesn't quite earn Jones's performance, but it engenders considerable goodwill for allowing him to give it.
By Chuck Bowen FULL REVIEW
60
Dec 10, 2015
Testin and Berg's work here is definitely promising, suggesting something better from both of them down the road.
By Noel Murray FULL REVIEW
50
Dec 1, 2015
As a suspense film, Dementia is solid but unremarkable, even considering its ugly snarl of an ending. But hidden underneath, the film has all the elements for a compelling, sharp-edged family drama.
By Rob Staeger FULL REVIEW
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Production Company BoulderLight Pictures, Prolefeed Films
Release Date Dec 4, 2015
Duration 1 h 30 m
Rating Not Rated
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Tagline Let the memory games begin.
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