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October Gale

  • 20142014
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
2.3K
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Tim Roth, Scott Speedman, and Patricia Clarkson in October Gale (2014)
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  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Thriller
A doctor takes in a mysterious man who washes ashore at her remote cottage with a gunshot wound. Quickly they both learn the killer has arrived to finish the job, while a storm has cut them ... Read allA doctor takes in a mysterious man who washes ashore at her remote cottage with a gunshot wound. Quickly they both learn the killer has arrived to finish the job, while a storm has cut them off from the mainland.A doctor takes in a mysterious man who washes ashore at her remote cottage with a gunshot wound. Quickly they both learn the killer has arrived to finish the job, while a storm has cut them off from the mainland.
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
2.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Ruba Nadda
  • Writer
    • Ruba Nadda
  • Stars
    • Patricia Clarkson
    • Scott Speedman
    • Tim Roth
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ruba Nadda
  • Writer
    • Ruba Nadda
  • Stars
    • Patricia Clarkson
    • Scott Speedman
    • Tim Roth
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 28User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
    • 48Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos2

    October Gale
    Trailer 2:06
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    October Gale

    Photos6

    Scott Speedman and Patricia Clarkson in October Gale (2014)
    Scott Speedman, Patricia Clarkson, and Ruba Nadda at an event for October Gale (2014)
    October Gale (2014)
    Ruba Nadda in October Gale (2014)
    Patricia Clarkson and Zosia Mamet in October Gale (2014)

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    Patricia Clarkson
    Patricia Clarkson
    • Helenas Helen
    Scott Speedman
    Scott Speedman
    • Williamas William
    Tim Roth
    Tim Roth
    • Tomas Tom
    Aidan Devine
    Aidan Devine
    • Al Tessieras Al Tessier
    Eric Murdoch
    Eric Murdoch
    • Henryas Henry
    Callum Keith Rennie
    Callum Keith Rennie
    • Jamesas James
    Billy MacLellan
    Billy MacLellan
    • Ed the Marina Guyas Ed the Marina Guy
    Dani Kind
    Dani Kind
    • Wait Staffas Wait Staff
    • Director
      • Ruba Nadda
    • Writer
      • Ruba Nadda
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    • Trivia
      Over the back of the chesterfield in the cottage you can see a "Hudson's Bay Blanket". A white blanket with multicolored stripes, this blanket has been a staple in Canadian households, particularly cottages, over the years.
    • Goofs
      On the final scene, while standing face to face in an open space (no buildings or other structures casting shadows), Helen's face is brightly lit by sunlight on her left cheek, while Will is in a dim/uniform light. This suggests they were filmed at different times of the day.
    • Quotes

      Helen: I'm having engine trouble. I'm two clicks away from the marina. Just off Guthrie Point.

    • Soundtracks
      Close Watch
      By John Cale

      Performed by Agnes Obel

    User reviews28

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    Nicely filmed but the expected climax did never come
    Sometimes it amazes me, how many films with a modest budget can look really beautiful these days. As is October Gale. The scenes on and around the lake are beautifully portrayed on this film. The sound was also very good. The storm certainly came threateningly out of the speakers.

    The film is ment to be part of the psychological thriller genre. Not everyone likes this type of film, especially since they are often slow to develop at first. But once they get going, they can pull the viewer out of their seat, into the story. However, there are two important conditions for this! First, the characters need to be explored very thoroughly so that the viewer can bond with them. Second, there has to be a plot that slowly ramps up the tension and comes recommended to a big climax, a big showdown between good and evil.

    Unfortunately, October Gale fails on both counts. The actors have done their best, but the confused storyline does not allow them to put their soul into the characters. The heroine, the antihero, and the villain have all clearly experienced tragedy. But the storyteller fails to bring this to the viewer. We see a lot of flashbacks, but as a viewer you have the feeling that you are still missing a lot to see the whole picture. There are many loose ends!

    Worse still, the promised climax is not there. The confrontation was not a bitter life-and-death struggle, not a terrifying chase, or not even just a little bit thrilling. No, the film only offers a faint light version of what we've seen in so many other thrillers. It is over before you as a viewer realize it.

    Mainly because of the lack of the promised climax, I give October Gale only 5/10. A shame as it was filmed to carry a much better plot than this.
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    • Dec 16, 2020

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    • Release date
      • March 6, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Октябрьский шторм
    • Filming locations
      • Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Killer Films
      • Foundry Films
      • Pacific Northwest Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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