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Triangle (2009 film)
Theatrical poster for Triangle
Directed byChristopher Smith
Written byJames Moran
Produced byJason Newmark
Julie Baines
Chris Brown
StarringMelissa George
Liam Hemsworth
Rachael Carpani
CinematographyRobert Humphreys
Edited byStuart Gazzard
Music byChristian Henson
Distributed byDan Films (UK)
Icon Entertainment International
Release dates
August 27th, 2009 (UK's Frightfest)
Running time
99 minutes
CountriesTemplate:FilmUK
Australia
LanguageEnglish
Budget$12,000,000
Box office$894,985 (UK)

Triangle (2009) is a British horror film, directed by Christopher Smith, and starring Melissa George, Rachael Carpani and Liam Hemsworth,[1] the film was released in the UK on 16 October 2009.[2]

Plot

A group of young people sailing on a yacht get caught in a storm, and are forced to board a passing ocean liner. Once on board, they realize that the ship is empty. Jess however feels that she has been there before. Eventually she realises that she has been and attempts to unravel the mystery.

Cast and characters

Production

The movie was budgeted at an estimated $12 million, and was written and directed by Christopher Smith (Creep, Severance).

Reception

Critical

Triangle was well-received critically, prior to and after it was released. Rotten Tomatoes reports an 81% acceptable "fresh" rating based on 26 reviews collected; 21 "fresh" and 5 "rotten".[3] Empire gave the film a 4/5 stars rating, and called it a "satisfying mind-twister, with an unexpectedly poignant pay-off" film.[4]

Variety said that Triangle only makes some kind of sense on its own fantastic level.[5] Time Out reviewer Nigel Floyd praises Melissa George's "fearless, credible performance" that "grounds the madness in a moving emotional reality."[6] The Guardian critic, Philip French compared it to a "Möbius strip" in which the viewer "wonders how Smith will keep things going" and adds the viewer will "leave his picture suitably shaken."[7] Fellow Guardian critic Peter Bradshaw remarked Triangle is a "smart, interestingly constructed scary movie", complimenting Smith for "creating some real shivers."[8]

Less impressed was Entertainment Ireland's Mike Sheridan, who does praise George's "fine committed performance, but that can't shield the fact that this still an exceptionally non-scary horror, that will have you scratching your head more than jumping out of your seat," ultimately rating it 2/5 stars.[9][10]

Distribution

The movie premiered in the UK at the London FrightFest Film Festival on August 27, 2009. Triangle was theatrically released on October 16, 2009, in the UK;[11] December 30, 2009 in Belgium;[12] January 21, 2010 in the Netherlands.[13]

Triangle was critically successful but was not a commercial success. Debuting at 217 theaters in the UK, the film grossed £260,626 ($426,145) on its opening weekend, resulting into a number seven debuted in the top 10.[14] The following week, the film disappeared out of the top 10, falling to number 11. As of October 25, 2009, the film has a domestic gross of £548,903 ($894,985).[15]

Home media

Icon Home Entertainment will distribute Triangle through standard DVD and Blu-Ray in the UK with a release date of March 1, 2010.[16][17][18] In the United States, the DVD will have a release on February 2, 2010.[19]

The DVD contains, aside from the movie itself, some extras:[20]

  • The Making of Triangle
  • Audio commentary by the director Christopher Smith
  • 3 Storyboards (The Storm, Jess Walking through the Mirror, The Car Crash)
  • Deleted scenes
  • Competition Winners Poster Design
  • The Storm Special Effects Featurette
Region Date
United States February 2, 2010
United Kingdom March 1, 2010

References

  1. ^ Chris Smith Making a Psychological Horror on the Bermuda Triangle
  2. ^ Director Chris Smith On Triangle
  3. ^ "Triangle Movie Reviews, Pictures". Rotten Tomatoes. October 12, 2009. Retrieved January 16, 2010.
  4. ^ "Triangle (15)". Empire Reviews Central. Retrieved January 16, 2010.
  5. ^ Derek Elley (November 8, 2009). "Triangle". Variety. Retrieved January 16, 2010.
  6. ^ Floyd, Nigel (October 21, 2009). "Triangle (2009)". Time Out. Time Out. Retrieved January 16, 2010.
  7. ^ French, Philip (18 October 2009). "Bandslam". The Guardian. Retrieved January 16, 2010. {{cite web}}: Text "Film review" ignored (help); Text "Film" ignored (help)
  8. ^ Bradshaw, Peter (15 October 2009). "Bandslam". The Guardian. Retrieved January 16, 2010. {{cite web}}: Text "Film review" ignored (help); Text "Film" ignored (help)
  9. ^ Sheridan, Mike (October 22, 2009). "Triangle Review". Entertainment Ireland. Retrieved January 16, 2010.
  10. ^ "Film review: Triangle". Scotsman. October 15, 2009. Retrieved January 16, 2010.
  11. ^ "A New Look Inside Chris Smith's Bermuda 'Triangle'". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved January 16, 2010.
  12. ^ "Triangle filmbespreking". Film Freak. Retrieved January 16, 2010.
  13. ^ "Triangle (2009)". Film1. Retrieved January 16, 2010.
  14. ^ "United Kingdom Box Office for the weekend starting 16 October 2009". IMDb. 16 October 2009. Retrieved January 16, 2010.
  15. ^ "Triangle (2009) Box office / business". IMDb. 25 October 2009. Retrieved January 16, 2010.
  16. ^ TRIANGLE details, HALLOWEEN/HOUSE dates and more DVD/Blu-ray news
  17. ^ "Triangle (DVD) 2010". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved January 16, 2010.
  18. ^ "Triangle (Blu-ray) 2010". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved January 16, 2010.
  19. ^ "Triangle (DVD) 2010". Amazon.com. Retrieved January 16, 2010.
  20. ^ "Triangle (R2) in March". DVD Times. 16-12-2009. Retrieved January 16, 2010. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
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