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The Jester

Released Sep 29, 2023

1h 30m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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After the recent death of their father, two estranged sisters find themselves being stalked by a malevolent being known as The Jester. Revealing himself to be more than just a man in a mask, the evil entity begins to further torment the inhabitants of this small town on Halloween night. The path to defeating this unholy monster lies with the two sisters who realize that the only way to survive is to figure out how to right the wrongs of their dark past.

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Phil Hoad

Guardian

Writer-director Colin Krawchuk saddles us with a poorly written, lead-footed plot delivered in stodgy lumps between killings.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 7, 2023

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Miguel Calabria

EscribiendoCine

An interesting character totally squandered and wasted, surrounded by mediocrity and a dearth of good decisions. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/10

Mar 1, 2024

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Milagros Amondaray

La Nación (Argentina)

While it attempts to explore a relationship that strengthens amid panic, The Jester is a superfluous record of a figure who, far from frightening, is a lackluster copy of infinitely superior characters of the genre. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 2/5

Feb 28, 2024

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Edward Porter

Sunday Times (UK)

This American horror film has arrived in Britain too late for Halloween this year, and I’m not sure its bogeyman will be well enough remembered to inspire many costumes next October.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 13, 2023

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Martin Unsworth

Starburst

Like Art the Clown, the Jester is a great, simple concoction that is creepy enough to enter the imagination of fans.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 6, 2023

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Hope Madden

The Screening Room Podcast

This is often beautifully shot, and it could have been a solid short, but the b-story is poorly written and the mythology/metaphor does't hold water.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 6, 2023

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Be Kind A

I really Liked this movie, not sure why all the Bad review. Lots of creepy and oh boy moments that get you thinking. I think it was original with a lot of cool things I have Never before. Some of you that are posting Bad reviews should start watching movies with headphones. Lots of creepy subtle noses and music in this sound track! I would definitely watch a second movie if it came out. Well Done!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/26/24

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Tim M

The only thing this movie has going for it is the Jester’s mask design. However, it is an obvious attempt to mimic Art the Clown. Beyond that, the movie is just a cheap, poorly acted, poorly written, poorly directed attempt at a horror movie.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/12/24

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Audience Member

One of the worst movies I've ever watched. Horrible acting with no plot. Watch paint dry instead

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/05/24

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帥甘魔

This movie is just a waste of time, the only good part is just the jester horror part, and this movie has no plot, I don't suggest anyone to watch this.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/02/24

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Steven t

Overall worth a watch but seems like it could have been fleshed out a bit more.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/02/24

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Brittany R

No plot and unnecessarily sad.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/29/24

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After the recent death of their father, two estranged sisters find themselves being stalked by a malevolent being known as The Jester. Revealing himself to be more than just a man in a mask, the evil entity begins to further torment the inhabitants of this small town on Halloween night. The path to defeating this unholy monster lies with the two sisters who realize that the only way to survive is to figure out how to right the wrongs of their dark past.

Director: Colin Krawchuk
Producer: Carlo Glorioso, Chad Horn, Cory Okouchi, Brian Clarke, Patrick Ewald, Ted Hentschke, Katie Page
Screenwriter: Colin Krawchuk, Michael Sheffield
Distributor: Epic Pictures
Production Co: Epic Pictures
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 29, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 3, 2023
Runtime: 1h 30m

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