The Rambler (2013)

A quiet drifter leaves prison, finds home on the road.

Director:

Calvin Reeder

Writer:

Calvin Reeder

Stars:

Dermot Mulroney, Lindsay Pulsipher, Natasha Lyonne

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dermot Mulroney	...	The Rambler
Lindsay Pulsipher	...	The Girl
Natasha Lyonne	...	Cheryl
James Cady	...	The Scientist
Scott Sharot	...	The Driver
Paul Blott	...	Dale
Robyn Reede	...	Roberta / Pawn Shop Owner
Christopher Dempsey	...	Bob
Carrie Lazar	...	Susan
Fran Martone	...	Shirley
Sherril Johnson	...	Scientist's Daughter / Bar Girl
Matt Olsen	...	Daryl
Jed Maheu	...	Kenny
Christo Dimassis	...	Kevin
Nia Kingsley	...	Hussy (as Ragini Bhaumik)

Storyline

A quiet drifter leaves prison, finds home on the road.

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Plot Keywords:

based on short film | surrealism | severed arm | pawn shop | tied to a bed | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Horror | Mystery

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for disturbing gory violence, strong language including sexual references and for brief nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 January 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hoinarul

Filming Locations:

Roswell, New Mexico, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Also Known As Pictures, Brooklyn Reptyle Films, WindowLight Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

References Frankenstein (1931)

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Soundtracks

Freehold Bells
Written by Chad Brown
Performed by CB Brand

User Reviews

Rambling Along

The Rambler isn't for everyone,and I'm not sure it's for anyone. There's fragments of something more profound within it but it's not an easy movie to enjoy. It is very Lynch-esque...layered and at times beautiful as it strides a limbo length of highway in search of...well, that's the problem for many. What is this movie saying??? Reviewers who trash it because they don't get it are short-changing the metaphorical depth and visceral experience of the movie...and much like a Lynch movie this is a visceral journey. The cinematography is very good, the acting is what it needs to be for this type of movie. It's all very dream like. I admit I don't quite understand "The Rambler" and that subtracts points for me perhaps unfairly. I'm sure a few metaphor champions will crack the code and see the brilliance but for the rest of us there's probably a feeling of confusion. I saw this listed on some best of horror lists for 2013 but it's not a horror movie, not in the conventional at least. It's more of a ramble through subconsciousness and a desire to be free from the "logic" of society. A quest to stay within oneself and live without meaning. Or...maybe not. The meaning might be ambiguous and if that type of thing drives you crazy then stay away. If your feeling adventurous and want something that escapes the typical Hollywood polished package type movie take it for a spin.