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The film had its worldwide premiere at the [[71st Berlin International Film Festival]] in the ''Encounters'' section.<ref name="BIFF 2">{{cite web|url=https://www.berlinale.de/en/news-topics/news/detail_64271.html |title=Feb 10, 2021 Encounters – Regaining a Sense of Discovery |
The film had its worldwide premiere at the [[71st Berlin International Film Festival]] in the ''Encounters'' section.<ref name="BIFF 2">{{cite web|url=https://www.berlinale.de/en/news-topics/news/detail_64271.html |title=Feb 10, 2021 Encounters – Regaining a Sense of Discovery |
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|author=Press Office|website=Berlin International Film Festival|date=February 10, 2021|accessdate=February 10, 2021}}</ref><ref name="Deadline">{{cite web|title=Berlinale Reveals Encounters, Panorama & Perspektive Deutsches Kino Selections|url=https://deadline.com/2021/02/berlinale-encounters-panorama-perspektive-deutsches-kino-1234691048/ |last=Tom|first=Grater|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=February 10, 2021|access-date=March 1, 2021}}</ref> |
|author=Press Office|website=Berlin International Film Festival|date=February 10, 2021|accessdate=February 10, 2021}}</ref><ref name="Deadline">{{cite web|title=Berlinale Reveals Encounters, Panorama & Perspektive Deutsches Kino Selections|url=https://deadline.com/2021/02/berlinale-encounters-panorama-perspektive-deutsches-kino-1234691048/ |last=Tom|first=Grater|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=February 10, 2021|access-date=March 1, 2021}}</ref> In May 2021 it was announced that sales and distribution rights had been purchased by distributor [[Utopia (distributor)|Utopia]] and streaming service [[Shudder (streaming service)|Shudder]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Shudder & Utopia Pick Up Dasha Nekrasova’s Jeffrey Epstein-Inspired Horror ‘The Scary Of Sixty-First’|url=https://deadline.com/2021/05/jeffrey-epstein-horror-film-dasha-nekrasova-shudder-utopia-1234754544/ |last=Wiseman|first=Andreas|work=[[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline]]|date=May 12, 2021|access-date=May 12, 2021}}</ref> |
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| Directed by | Dasha Nekrasova |
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| Cinematography | Hunter Zimny |
| Edited by | Sophie Corra |
| Music by | Eli Keszler |
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| Distributed by | Utopia |
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Running time | 81 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Scary of Sixty-First is an American horror thriller film directed by Dasha Nekrasova and written by Nekrasova and Madeline Quinn. It stars Betsey Brown, Quinn, Nekrasova and Mark Rapaport.[1][2][3]
The film had its worldwide premiere at the 71st Berlin International Film Festival in the Encounters section.[4][5] In May 2021 it was announced that sales and distribution rights had been purchased by distributor Utopia and streaming service Shudder.[6]
Premise
After two mismatched roommates discover that their new Upper East Side apartment once belonged to the late pedophile billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, the pair find themselves compelled to uncover--and relive--the murky secrets of their domicile.[3]
Cast
- Madeline Quinn as Noelle
- Betsey Brown as Addie
- Stephen Gurewitz as The Realtor
- Dasha Nekrasova as The Girl
- Mark Rapaport as Greg
- Aaron Dalla Villa as Crystal Shop Customer
- Jason Grisell as Apothecary Clerk
- Anna Khachiyan as Ghislaine Maxwell Doppelgänger
- Michael M. Bilandic as Greg's Boss
- Ruby McCollister as Mailroom Girl[7]
Critical reception
At Rotten Tomatoes, 73% of 11 critics' reviews were positive, with an average rating of 6.80/10.[8] Christian Blauvelt of IndieWire praised the film as "thrilling and unforgettable", drawing comparisons to Eyes Wide Shut (1999), 1970s thrillers and the works of Roman Polanski.[9]
References
- ^ Alex, Ritman (March 1, 2021). "Berlin Hidden Gem: Demonic Possession, Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein Collide in 'The Scary of Sixty-First'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
- ^ Naman, Ramachandran (February 10, 2021). "'Social Hygiene', 'We' Among Berlin Encounter Selections, 'Censor', 'Dirty Feathers' in Panorama". Variety. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
- ^ a b "The Scary of Sixty-First". Berlin International Film Festival. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
- ^ Press Office (February 10, 2021). "Feb 10, 2021 Encounters – Regaining a Sense of Discovery". Berlin International Film Festival. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
- ^ Tom, Grater (February 10, 2021). "Berlinale Reveals Encounters, Panorama & Perspektive Deutsches Kino Selections". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 12, 2021). "Shudder & Utopia Pick Up Dasha Nekrasova's Jeffrey Epstein-Inspired Horror 'The Scary Of Sixty-First'". Deadline. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - The Scary of Sixty-First". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on March 19, 2021. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
- ^ "The Scary of Sixty-First (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ Blauvelt, Christian (March 2, 2021). "'The Scary of Sixty-First' Review: An Unforgettable 'Eyes Wide Shut' Revision for the QAnon Age". IndieWire. Retrieved April 15, 2021.