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Lifechanger

  • 2018
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
3K
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Lifechanger (2018)
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A murderous shapeshifter sets out on a blood-soaked mission to make things right with the woman he loves.A murderous shapeshifter sets out on a blood-soaked mission to make things right with the woman he loves.A murderous shapeshifter sets out on a blood-soaked mission to make things right with the woman he loves.

  • Director
    • Justin McConnell
  • Writer
    • Justin McConnell
  • Stars
    • Lora Burke
    • Jack Foley
    • Elitsa Bako
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Justin McConnell
    • Writer
      • Justin McConnell
    • Stars
      • Lora Burke
      • Jack Foley
      • Elitsa Bako
    • 53User reviews
    • 136Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins total

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    Lifechanger: Rachel On The Run

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    Lora Burke
    Lora Burke
    • Julia
    Jack Foley
    Jack Foley
    • Robert
    Elitsa Bako
    • Emily
    Sam James White
    Sam James White
    • Sam Richardson
    Rachel VanDuzer
    Rachel VanDuzer
    • Rachel
    Steve Kasan
    Steve Kasan
    • Detective Freddie Ransone
    Mark Rainmaker
    Mark Rainmaker
    • John
    Adam Buller
    Adam Buller
    • James
    Peter Higginson
    Peter Higginson
    • Andrew
    Daniel Faraldo
    Daniel Faraldo
    • Bill
    Brian Quintero
    Brian Quintero
    • Tommy
    Ry Barrett
    Ry Barrett
    • Richard
    Kim Morgan
    • Colleen
    Michelle D'Alessandro Hatt
    Michelle D'Alessandro Hatt
    • Mary Richardson
    Carina Battrick
    Carina Battrick
    • Hannah Richardson
    • (as Carina London Battrick)
    Willem Halfyard
    • Steve Richardson
    Uche Ama
    Uche Ama
    • Jen - Bartender
    • (as Uche McKenzie-Ashby)
    Shannon Hanmer
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    • Director
      • Justin McConnell
    • Writer
      • Justin McConnell
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    6aramt-07935

    Not as bad as many say...

    Not as bad as many say...If you look at it from the philosophical point of view,the film asks ,in it's own way.questions,that makes life miserable for thinking people:Who am I?Why I'm here?Is it really me or a mask?What is love,if we are the ones always to destroy it anyway???Not a horror,more of a essay about meaning of life...Look at it that way and it is pretty clever film...I liked it.
    7ASouthernHorrorFan

    My Review Of "Lifechanger"

    McConnell's film places the main character in the role of both protagonist and antagonist. A shapeshifter, unsure of what it truly is, fighting emotionally against its own nature and drive to survive. Told in amplified conceptual storytelling, the film flows with a hint of melancholy juxtaposed against frantic horrific circumstances. It is all more "art film" than traditional horror.

    The acting is top shelf, and there is a consistency in identity that is maintained in the many actors who all play the main character Drew. It is an exceptionally hard task to maintain, and a necessity to make a story of this unique nature work. Kudos to both the director and casting. A voice narration lapped over the film by the original Drew helps but had not McConnell's writing been so strong, the story could have easily become muddled.

    The special effects are bone-cracking, visceral moments of practical, gooey delight. Unfortunately they are short-lived moments for most of the film , which moves pretty quickly. Perhaps if the pace were slower more time to enjoy the horror transformations could have been had, just saying. The pace also cripples the ability to really be vexed by the emotion and drama put forth in "Lifechanger". Still it is a good movie and definitely worth watching
    6louisethomas-05473

    Interesting Movie

    I enjoyed watching this flick. I did feel confused at some of the plot lines but that on the side this was a fun watch. The premise was simple but effective. I think it could of been produced a little differently to really ramp the motives but still it didn't deter too much from what was a creepy movie.
    7El_Ingeniero

    Quite an enjoyable film!

    If you just expect a horror movie, you'll be disappointed. This is an example of how you can tell a beautiful story (drama / romance) supported by horror elements. 'Lifechanger' does it very well. I watched knowing nothing about it and I was pleasantly surprised. I don't quite like clear-cut films; I prefer when genres intertwine to produce something unique. Indie films don't have to follow the rules as much as bigger productions, so they sometimes give us little gems like this one. However I do understand that horror buffs might feel misled about the trailer; hence why I never watch them!
    6nafodude

    Not bad.

    I see a lot of negative reviews about this film, however I found it decent enough.

    The premise was good, the execution not brilliant, but the film leads you down the path of appreciating what you have and to not take anything for granted. Until you realise this film is supposed to hit you emotionally and isn't packed with action, you wont fully appreciate it.

    Related interests

    Jeff Goldblum in La Mouche (1986)
    Body Horror
    Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight (2016)
    Drama
    Elijah Wood in Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau (2001)
    Fantasy
    Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby (1968)
    Horror
    Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca (1942)
    Romance
    Cho Yeo-jeong in Parasite (2019)
    Thriller

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      Carina Battrick's debut.
    • Quotes

      Drew: There comes a point where survival becomes just another job.

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    • Release date
      • December 28, 2018 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Lifechanger on Unstable Ground site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 變命者
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • 9 Light Entertainment
      • Federgreen Entertainment
      • PurpleDOG
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 24m(84 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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