In the blink of an eye your life can turn upside down
Frederick Fitzell is living his best life—until he starts having horrific visions of Cindy, a girl who vanished in high school. After reaching out to old friends with whom he used to take a mystery drug called Mercury, Fredrick realizes the only way to stop the visions lies deep within his own memories, so he embarks on a terrifying mental odyssey to learn the truth.
Flashback (2021) is a thriller and mystery film directed by Christopher MacBride, released on June 3, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Dylan O'Brien, Hannah Gross, Emory Cohen and Keir Gilchrist. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 338 ratings.
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Dylan O'Brien
as Fred Fitzell
Hannah Gross
as Karen
Emory Cohen
as Sebastian
Keir Gilchrist
as Andre
Maika Monroe
as Cindy Williams
Liisa Repo-Martell
as Mrs. Fitzell
Amanda Brugel
as Evelyn
A.C. Peterson
as Mr. MacDonald
Aaron Poole
as Pierced Man
Maika Harper
as Tattooed Woman
Ian Matthews
as Vincent
Donald Burda
as Dr. Phillips
Directed by Christopher MacBride, written by Christopher MacBride, produced by Lee Kim.
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 338 ratings.
Interesting ideas and a bit pretentious with the dialogue at times, this one reminded me a bit of The Butterfly Effect. I was mostly confused throughout the entire thing, but can at least admire the performances from both Dylan O'Brien and Maika Monroe, albeit every character doesn't have a whole lot of depth. I normally enjoy mysteries but this one was way out there for me to follow or care about by the end. I'll…
Reviewed on June 6, 2021
Flashback is more than just a mind-bending thriller; it's a profound exploration of reality, choice, and enlightenment, deeply rooted in Gnostic philosophy. The film follows Fred, whose life takes a radical turn when he decides to defy the conventional path—literally driving the wrong way on a one-way street. This act symbolizes his break from societal norms and the start of his journey toward higher understanding.…
Reviewed on October 30, 2024
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The main cast of Flashback (2021) includes Dylan O'Brien, Hannah Gross, Emory Cohen, Keir Gilchrist and Maika Monroe. The film was directed by Christopher MacBride. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Flashback was released on June 3, 2021 and runs for 1h 37m.
Flashback (2021) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 338 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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