In the Mouth of Madness

New Line Cinema | Release Date: February 3, 1995

7.2	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 51 Ratings

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FilipeNetoDec 18, 2018

In this film, a great horror story writer has disappeared without delivering the complete copy of his latest book. The fans are going crazy, there are riots in the bookstores, the publisher is getting worried. It sounds crazy, in a world likeIn this film, a great horror story writer has disappeared without delivering the complete copy of his latest book. The fans are going crazy, there are riots in the bookstores, the publisher is getting worried. It sounds crazy, in a world like ours, where people can go crazy on Black Friday, but they do not mind reading at all. Its in this context that the publisher hires John Trent, a private detective, to find the missing writer. Of course, things go wrong and the end is truly apocalyptic.

The film addresses, in essence, a remarkable theme: how can a writer, when supported by large publishing corporations full of money to invest, affect the mind and imagination of the reading public? Although reading today is something that has fallen into disuse for many people, there is still a wide swath of readers eager for a good story. The pessimism that emanates from the film can also reflect, largely, the concerns we have for the future of the world around us, which is full of problems that we cannot solve because there is always someone who has no interest in it because its to profit from the problem (environmental, humanitarian and other issues).

The film features the excellent participation of Sam Neill, who is perfect for the character he plays. In addition to its interpretation, and the pleasant doses of suspense and mystery, this film has little to offer and is far from being the best that Carpenter has ever given to his audience.… Expand

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