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Horror thriller
ATM (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
ATM is a 2012 horror thriller directed by David Brooks, starring Alice Eve, Brian Geraghty and Josh Peck. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $921,752 worldwide. Critics gave it 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- David Brooks
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- IFC Midnight
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is ATM About?
The premise of ATM without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A late-night ATM run turns terrifying when David and Emily find themselves hunted by a ruthless and unpredictable stranger. Trapped in the automated machine, and with freezing temperatures dropping, they must use their wits to survive the night and escape their pursuer. As dawn approaches, the situation becomes increasingly desperate in this suspenseful and gripping thriller.
ATM Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- trapped
- christmas party
- christmas
- bad guy wins
- evil wins
- blood
- blood splatter
- dead body
- death
- evil man
- fire
- homicidal maniac
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- homicide
- killer
- maniac
- psychopath
- violence
- sequel baiting
- sadism
- jump scare
- unknown killer
- colleague
- slasher killer
- sole survivor
- body count
- characters killed one by one
- serial killer
- tire iron
- slasher
- accountant
- blood loss
- chase
- psychological torture
- sadistic horror
- escape attempt
- door blocked
- patrol car
- handcuffed
- fire alarm
- police
- help written out
- intimidation
- girl riding on shoulders
- cell phone
- ignition wires cut
- fire hose
- cold weather
- security camera
- dog
- car crash
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Cast & crew
ATM Cast
Alice Eve leads the cast, with Brian Geraghty and Josh Peck. Directed by David Brooks.
- Director David Brooks
From the director
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Ratings
ATM Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave ATM 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.
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IMDb 4.7 /10
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Metacritic 34 Metascore
User score 5.2
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Movie Insider 3.5 /5
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Plot
ATM Plot Summary
What happens in ATM from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins with an enigmatic figure sketching intricate diagrams to the haunting melody of Silent Night. As he dons his parka, he departs into the cold night. During a festive office Christmas party, David Hargrove extends an offer to drive his colleague Emily Brandt home. Although reluctant, he allows his carefree friend Corey Thompson to tag along. On their way, Corey insists they stop at a 24-hour ATM kiosk to withdraw some cash. After a brief moment, Emily joins them, revealing that the car’s lock clicker isn’t functioning.
Full summary
The whole story of ATM, scene by scene
Box office
ATM Box Office
ATM grossed $921,752 worldwide. $3,010 came from the US and Canada and $918,742 (100%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$921.8K
- US & Canada
- $3K
- International
- $918.7K
US & Canada 0%
Rest of the world 100%
Videos
ATM Trailers & Videos
The trailer of ATM.
Quiz
How Well Do You Know ATM?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
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Cars
Cars in ATM
6 cars on screen, including the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire and the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier.
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1995 Pontiac Sunfire Main role -
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1993 Ford Crown Victoria Background role
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FAQ
ATM FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of ATM, each answered in a sentence.
How long is ATM?
ATM runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was ATM released?
ATM was released on April 6, 2012.
Who directed ATM?
ATM was directed by David Brooks.
More films by David Brooks Who is in the cast of ATM?
ATM stars Alice Eve, Brian Geraghty and Josh Peck.
How much did ATM make at the box office?
ATM grossed $921,752 worldwide ($3,010 domestic, $918,742 international).
How is ATM rated?
ATM has 4.7/10 on IMDb, 34 on Metacritic, 50% on TMDB and 3.5/5 on Movie Insider.
Does ATM have a post-credit scene?
No. ATM has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is ATM in?
The original language of ATM is Chinese.
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