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Gardens of the Night (2008)

Director: Damian Harris

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From Time Out New York

Ferociously queasy-making for its first half before flatlining into banality, Damian Harris’s part-brilliant, part-boring look at child abuse outlines the emotional trajectory and psychological fallout of a young life, from suburban innocent to urban gutter trash. But the opening hour is harrowing in a way few films dare: To watch the terrified young Leslie (Ryan Simpkins) receive platitudes of affection from her doughy goofball kidnapper (Arnold) as he peddles her flesh is to witness stomach-churning evil.

Author: Stephen Garrett

Time Out New York Issue 684: November 6 - 12, 2008


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  • Dave Bradshaw said...
    Posted on Nov 09 2008 01:12 You can normally tell when someone spends the right amount of time with any given idea. This is a cool well paced film about a sickness that makes people aniliate anothers childhood. It thankfully leaves enough to the imagination but it's intent is clear. Not a first date movie
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  • caroline brooman said...
    Posted on Nov 08 2008 21:53 I thought it was an outstanding movie. I was gripped from beginnng to end. The film is beautifully shot and the I was very impressed by all the actors.
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Director: Damian Harris

Cast: Tom Arnold, Gillian Jacobs, Evan Ross, Ryan Simpkins, John Malkovich full cast

Genre(s): Drama

Duration: 110 mins

US Release: Nov 7 2008



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