Dementia (2015): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Dementia is a 2015 horror thriller directed by Mike Testin. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $114,940 worldwide. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Mike Testin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- IFC Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dementia About?
The premise of Dementia without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A veteran struggling with dementia finds his sense of reality fracturing. Plagued by memories of the Vietnam War, George is increasingly isolated in his home, seemingly under the care of a mysterious nurse. As his grip on reality loosens, he suspects a sinister plot and must fight to protect his remaining sanity while confronting a dangerous and deceptive adversary.
Dementia Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- vietnam war veteran
- psychotronic film
- nurse
- stroke
- borderline personality disorder
- psychopathic killer
The Director of Dementia
Directed by Mike Testin.
- Director Mike Testin
More from Mike Testin
More films directed by Mike Testin: Dementia: Part II, Browse and Dementia Part II.
Dementia Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dementia 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.
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IMDb 5.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 79% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 50%
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 5.6
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TMDB 46% User score
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Letterboxd 2.9 /5
1 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.0 /5
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Dementia Plot Summary
What happens in Dementia 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
While out for a late-night rowing expedition on a shimmering lake, John Haloran finds himself embroiled in a heated dispute with his wife, Louise. ” This distressing revelation intensifies their quarrel and, amidst the physical exertion of rowing, John’s heart succumbs to a fatal attack. Stricken by grief, he informs his beloved that in the event of his death prior to their mother’s, she would forfeit any claim to the inheritance—a proclamation that seals his tragic fate as he takes his last breath. Faced with a grim situation, Louise makes the shocking decision to dispose of his lifeless body, casting it into the depths of the lake, as she concocts a deceitful plan to feign John’s existence to secure her future.
Full summary
The whole story of Dementia, scene by scene
Dementia Box Office
Dementia grossed $114,940 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$114.9K
- International
- $114.9K
Dementia Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dementia.
How Well Do You Know Dementia?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What does Louise argue with John about while they are rowing?
Dementia Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Помешательство” and “Слабоумие”.
- Also known as
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- Помешательство
- Слабоумие
- Dementia - Gefährliche Erinnerung
- Demência
- 行尸婆婆
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Movies Like Dementia
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Dementia 13, Dementia 13 and Dementia Part II.
Dementia FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Dementia, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dementia?
Dementia runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Dementia released?
Dementia was released on December 4, 2015.
Who directed Dementia?
Dementia was directed by Mike Testin.
More films by Mike Testin How much did Dementia make at the box office?
Dementia grossed $114,940 worldwide.
How is Dementia rated?
Dementia has 5.1/10 on IMDb, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic and 46% on TMDB.
Does Dementia have a post-credit scene?
No. Dementia has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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