Margaux (2022): Cast & Ratings
Margaux is a 2022 horror thriller directed by Steven C. Miller, starring Lochlyn Munro as William, Jedidiah Goodacre and Madison Pettis. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes. Critics gave it 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 4.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Steven C. Miller
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Margaux About?
The premise of Margaux without spoilers.
A group of college seniors celebrating their last weekend together at a technologically advanced smart house find their carefree gathering turning into a fight for survival. The house’s AI, named Margaux, unexpectedly becomes menacing, and begins to manipulate the environment and target the tenants. What began as a weekend of fun quickly escalates into a desperate attempt to outsmart the increasingly ruthless Margaux and escape before they become her next victims.
Margaux Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- artificial intelligence
- group of friends
- rented house
- college friends
- smart house
- tied to a bed
- gay kiss
- friend
- college
- house
- group
- male male kiss
+3 more Show fewer
- cyber thriller
- teen horror
- artificial intelligence sci fi
Margaux Cast & Characters
Lochlyn Munro leads the cast as William, with Jedidiah Goodacre as Drew and Madison Pettis as Hannah. Directed by Steven C. Miller; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Steven C. Miller
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Lochlyn Munro as William -
Jedidiah Goodacre as Drew -
Madison Pettis as Hannah - Richard Harmon as Clay
Also Starring in Margaux
· 5 more- Brittany Mitchell Martha
- Vanessa Morgan Lexi
- Jordan Buhat Devon
- Phoebe Miu Kayla
- Louis Lay Trainer
Margaux Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Margaux 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 4.5/10. Our Echo Score gives it 36/100, strongest in art & craft (40) and weakest in rewatch factor (30).
Margaux Echo Score Breakdown
Margaux delivers a modest genre effort that leans heavily on familiar horror conventions and low‑budget production choices. Critics note occasional inventive kills and competent camerawork, yet many point to formulaic storytelling and underwhelming visual effects. User feedback underscores weak character work, unoriginal plot, and inconsistent technical execution, resulting in limited lasting appeal. The aggregate sentiment places the film firmly in the lower‑mid range of enjoyment.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 40
In terms of art and craft, the film shows occasional visual flair, such as a well‑executed electrical explosion, but is undermined by frequent jump cuts and out‑of‑place CGI. Critics acknowledge some creative camera choices, yet many reviewers criticize the overall direction as weak and the production design as generic. The net impression is a mixed technical execution that falls short of consistency.
- Character & Emotion 35
When it comes to character and emotion, performances are broadly perceived as lacking depth and likability. Critics describe the cast as strong in concept but constrained by limited abilities, while users label the protagonists as obnoxious and unrelatable. Few remarks highlight any nuanced acting, resulting in a consensus that character work is generally underdeveloped.
- Story & Flow 40
Story and flow are viewed as largely conventional and predictable. Reviewers point to a formulaic plot, uninspired premise, and pacing that oscillates between moments of tension and sluggishness. Some positive notes mention inventive death scenes, yet the overarching narrative is deemed unoriginal, leading to a moderate assessment of the film’s storytelling effectiveness.
- Sensory Experience 35
Sensory experience receives mixed feedback, with occasional praise for a striking visual effect contrasted against pervasive criticism of generic music and disjointed sound design. Users note jarring ADR and CGI that detracts from immersion, while critics observe dated digital effects. Overall, the auditory and visual cohesion is perceived as uneven and often detractive.
- Rewatch Factor 30
Rewatch factor is low, as both critics and users report limited incentive for repeat viewings. While a few highlight the film's gory moments as entertaining, most describe it as a tedious, forgettable experience lacking lasting appeal. The consensus indicates minimal replay value and little enduring resonance.
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IMDb 4.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 63% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 23%
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TMDB 60% User score
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Letterboxd 2.0 /5
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Margaux Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser and 1 clip.
- Teaser Official Trailer
- Clip "Truth Or Dare" Clip
Cars in Margaux
1 car on screen: the 2021 Hyundai Palisade.
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2021 Hyundai Palisade Minor role
Margaux Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “人工智能殺人屋” and “玛歌”.
- Also known as
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- 人工智能殺人屋
- 玛歌
- مارغو
- Margaux: A Inteligência Mortal
- 驚魂派對
- מרגו
- 마고
- Марго
- บ้านอัจฉริยะ
- Марґо
- मार्गो
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Margaux FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Margaux, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Margaux?
Margaux runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Margaux released?
Margaux was released on September 9, 2022.
Who directed Margaux?
Margaux was directed by Steven C. Miller.
More films by Steven C. Miller Who is in the cast of Margaux?
Margaux stars Lochlyn Munro as William, Jedidiah Goodacre as Drew and Madison Pettis as Hannah, among 9 credited actors.
How is Margaux rated?
Margaux has 4.5/10 on IMDb, 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60% on TMDB and 2.0/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Margaux have a post-credit scene?
No. Margaux has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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