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Nutcracker

  • 20012001
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 21m
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4.6/10
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Nutcracker (2001)
  • Drama
  • Horror
  • Mystery
It's another crazy Christmas and psychotherapist Dr. Carlton Fairfax, Jr. is losing control of his patients and his sanity - then he meets one particularly mysterious patient who sees to it ... Read allIt's another crazy Christmas and psychotherapist Dr. Carlton Fairfax, Jr. is losing control of his patients and his sanity - then he meets one particularly mysterious patient who sees to it that he definitely continues down that road.It's another crazy Christmas and psychotherapist Dr. Carlton Fairfax, Jr. is losing control of his patients and his sanity - then he meets one particularly mysterious patient who sees to it that he definitely continues down that road.
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
80
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  • Director
    • Glen Grefe
  • Writer
    • Glen Grefe
  • Stars
    • Bill Bragg
    • David Hess
    • Christine Marie Schneider
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  • Director
    • Glen Grefe
  • Writer
    • Glen Grefe
  • Stars
    • Bill Bragg
    • David Hess
    • Christine Marie Schneider
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    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Bill Bragg
    • Carlton Fairfax IIas Carlton Fairfax II
    David Hess
    David Hess
    • John Gardas John Gard…
    Christine Marie Schneider
    • April Oakridge Fairfaxas April Oakridge Fairfax
    Elina Fillipova
    • Sierra Steinbachas Sierra Steinbach
    Noris Campos
    • Sonja Delhias Sonja Delhi
    Karl-Heinz Teuber
    • Albert Woodsas Albert Woods
    Cheryl Jennings
    • Selfas Self
    Darian O'Toole
    • Blair Weeschas Blair Weesch
    Michael St. John
    • Asylum Inmateas Asylum Inmate
    Vinny Adan
    • Young Carlas Young Carl
    William King Appel
    • Detective Jeremy Ringeras Detective Jeremy Ringer
    Ralph Filice
    • Dario Converoas Dario Convero
    Jon Gale
    • Missionaryas Missionary
    Kim Law Grefe
    • Night Club Singeras Night Club Singer
    Jesse Hess
    • Young Clydeas Young Clyde
    Duane Orville Johnson
    • Detective Jim Lynchas Detective Jim Lynch
    Esther Mamet
    • Mother Fairfaxas Mother Fairfax
    Stesha Marcon
    • Amanda Fairfaxas Amanda Fairfax
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      • Glen Grefe
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      • Glen Grefe
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    It's another crazy Christmas and psychotherapist Dr. Carlton Fairfax, Jr. is losing control of his patients and his sanity - then he meets one particularly mysterious patient who sees to it that he definitely continues down that road.
    • psychotherapist
    • christmas
    • one word title
    • cigar smoking
    • mental institution
    • 25 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • Prepare to Look Into the Human Brain
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Unrated
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    • Quotes

      Carlton Fairfax II: That... that... that's...

      John Gard: ...that's like ME being the doctor and YOU being the patient.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Best of the Worst: Suburban Sasquatch (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Another Place, Another Time
      Written by Kim Law Grefe

      Performed by Kim Law Grefe and the Broken Bridge Boys

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    9/10
    Great Independent Thriller!
    Director Glen Grefe's first full-length feature film is a testament to why Independent features are produced. This self proclaimed "no budget" thriller kept me enthralled from beginning to end. Unlike other films that finish their character development within the first half hour or so, Nutcracker's characters are ever changing and evolving which keeps the viewer's interest better than many big budget films. The first reason I decided to view this film was the inclusion of David Hess to the cast. Hess has been one of my favorite Horror/Suspense actors since the mid 1980s, so naturally this film was a must-see for me. In addition to Hess, I found the film to be solidly acted throughout. I thought Bill Bragg turned in a great performance as Dr. Carlton Fairfax, and I absolutely loved Darian O'Toole's performance as the Vampiress who is not quite ready to face the world without her beloved therapist, and of course, the most subtle and underlying character in this movie was the setting itself, the gorgeous city of San Francisco, whose beauty is skillfully displayed with the film's excellent camera work. This film is also paced very nicely, and with a relatively short running time (approx. 1:20), it is an easy film to digest. I highly recommend this film to fans of Suspense Thrillers or Giallo films, as well as any fans of the work of the unmistakable David Hess! Currently, you can purchase the film on Amazon or at the film's official website but I have heard a rumor about a special Blockbuster Edition of this film possibly coming in early 2007, we can only hope! A funny side note, the film has great audio, so convincing in fact that when Carlton rings Sierra's doorbell, my 2 dogs go absolutely bonkers! Probably the only movie I own that gets a reaction like that, my hat's off to whoever mixed the audio!
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    • Release date
      • August 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Dreamstreet North / Tough Nut To Crack Productions
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    • Also known as
      • Nutcracker: An American Nightmare
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dream St. North
      • TNC Productions
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      1 hour 21 minutes
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      • Color

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