Riddle (2013)

A college girl goes to a small town named Riddle, only to find her missing younger brother.

Directors:

John O. Hartman, Nicholas Mross

Writers:

Brian Hartman (story), John O. Hartman (screenplay)

Stars:

Elisabeth Harnois, Val Kilmer, Diora Baird

Cast

Credited cast:
Elisabeth Harnois	...	Holly Teller
Val Kilmer	...	Sheriff Richards
Diora Baird	...	Amber Richards
Ryan Malgarini	...	Nathan Teller
William Sadler	...	Western Man / Jack Abel
Bryan Lillis	...	Matt Caldwell
Ben Bledsoe	...	Cameron Bronson
Jack Erdie	...	Disheveled Man / Gene Bristol
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Robia Ablak	...	Track Girl
Nicholas Angelou	...	Hobo in Alley
Rick Applegate	...	Mr. Blackburn
Donna Bednar	...	Waitress
Timothy Breslin	...	Hospital Administrator
Jim Brough	...	Dad in Sheriff's Office
Casey Brown	...	Social Worker

Storyline

College student Holly Teller (Elisabeth Harnois) is drawn to the mysterious small town of Riddle, Pennsylvania in search of her missing brother. Against the will of the local Sheriff (Val Kilmer) and town elder (William Sadler), she begins to unravel a mystery connected to an abandoned psychiatric hospital on the edge of town, uncovering a terrifying past the town is determined to keep hidden.

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Plot Keywords:

small town | missing person | female protagonist | one word title | 

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Genres:

Crime | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

PG-13

Did You Know?

Goofs

The Western Pennsylvania Children and Youth Services report for Nathan shows his Date of Birth as September 17, 1998 but his Date Placed at Agency exactly 8 months PRIOR, on January 17, 1998.

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Connections

References Freaks (1932)

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Soundtracks

Spend The Money Blues
Written by Mike Goudreau
Performed by Mike Goudreau

User Reviews

Riddle is what was the director thinking?

Started off really, really well - I was hooked and even had to pause it whilst I went away for a weewee and quick cuppa tea. >;o)

I came back and then it just descended into trash. I wont even try to descibe the rest other than that I havent a clue how to.

Poor old Val Kilmer has hit the bargain basement bucket along with Ron Perlman, Lance Henriksen, John Cusack, Christian Slater and sadly Nicolaus Cage.

My question is really where did the $7,000,000 that it cost to make this tragedy go - I surmise Val Kilmers pocket!

Do your self a favour and bypass this one its an hour and half wasted.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 January 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Riddle

Filming Locations:

Brownsville, Pennsylvania, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$7,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

DARONIMAX Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1