Continue (film)

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Directed by Nadine Crocker
Written byNadine Crocker
Produced by
Starring
CinematographySy Turnbull
Edited byJing Han
Music by
Production
companies
Distributed by Lionsgate
Release dates
  • August 20, 2022 (2022-08-20)(Cinequest)
  • September 6, 2024 (2024-09-06)(United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Continue (stylized as cont;nue) is a 2022 American psychological drama film written and directed by Nadine Crocker. [1] It stars Crocker, Shiloh Fernandez, Lio Tipton, Kat Foster, Annapurna Sriram, Dale Dickey, and Emily Deschanel.

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Plot

Cast

Release

The film was released at the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival on August 20, 2022. [2] It was released in the United States on September 6, 2024. [3]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 93% of 14 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.7/10. [4]

Rob Rector of Film Threat rated the film a 9 out of 10. [5] Randy Myers of The Mercury News gave the film a positive review and wrote, "In this uncompromising depiction of coming back after a suicide attempt, actor/writer Nadine Crocker takes us on a brutal odyssey that covers sensitive topics with candor." [6]

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References

  1. N'Duka, Amanda (November 5, 2019). "'Bones' Alum Emily Deschanel, Shiloh Fernandez, Analeigh Tipton Join 'Continue' Drama From Nadine Crocker". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  2. Myers, Randy (August 9, 2022). "Cinequest 2022: Here are 10 films to see at famed San Jose festival". The Mercury News . Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  3. Grobar, Matt (June 10, 2024). "Lionsgate & Grindstone Acquire Nadine Crocker Drama 'Continue'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  4. "Continue". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango Media . Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  5. Rector, Rob (May 2, 2022). "Continue". Film Threat. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  6. Myers, Randy (March 29, 2022). "Cinequest 2022: Here's what to watch at the Cinejoy virtual film fest". The Mercury News . Retrieved February 3, 2024.