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In the Mouth of Madness

In the Mouth of Madness

1995
An insurance investigator visits a small town while looking into the strange disappearance of a popular horror novelist. He soon finds that the impact of the author’s books is far more than inspirational.
Ratings:
Brad Score: 5.8/10
Internet Score: 7.2/10
Director:
John Carpenter
Cast:
Jürgen Prochnow, Charlton Heston, Sam Neill, Julie Carmen, David Warner, John Glover, Bernie Casey, Peter Jason, Frances Bay, Wilhelm von Homburg
Genres:
Mystery Horror

My notes

Maybe it's because I watched this right after getting sucked into the Remedy Connected Universe, but this film feels like a major Alan Wake inspiration.

Entertaining, never gives you closure. Good watch.

Watched Feb. 16, 2026 via UHD — rated 5.8/10
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