Anything for Jackson (2020)
84%RT Audience Score: 70%
Awards & Nominations: 4 wins & 3 nominations
A talented cast and fiendishly frightening premise combine to make Anything for Jackson a must-watch for fans of supernatural horror
Anything for Jackson is a horror movie that will make you laugh, scream, and question your own sanity. Director Justin G. Dyck delivers a twisted and entertaining film that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The characters are well-developed, and the story is both clever and disturbing. It’s the perfect movie to watch with friends, but be warned, you might not be able to sleep afterwards. So, grab some popcorn, turn off the lights, and get ready for a wild ride. Just don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Production Company(ies)
Almega Projects O2 Filmes,
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Streaming
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Not Rated
Year of Release
2020
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:Canada
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Release date:Release Date (Streaming): Dec 3, 2020
Genre(s)
Horror
Keyword(s)
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Worldwide gross: $496,008
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $566,027
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,710
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 61,726
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Julian Richings – Henry Walsh
Konstantina Mantelos – Becker
Josh Cruddas – Ian
Yannick Bisson – Rory
Ai Barrett – Trick or Treat Ghost #1
Director(s)
Justin G. Dyck
Writer(s)
Keith Cooper
Producer(s)
Keith Cooper, Justin G. Dyck, Christopher Giroux, Bill Marks
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
4 wins & 3 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (63) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (62) | Rotten (1)
Director Justin G. Dyck takes a break from his holiday rom-com gig – he’s made an insane amount – and slays it.
December 17, 2020 | Rating: 3/4
Randy Myers
San Jose Mercury News
TOP CRITIC
A horror film that is not just sickeningly entertaining, but disturbingly relevant.
December 4, 2020
Kristy Puchko
Pajiba
TOP CRITIC
Justin G. Dyck’s very smart movie lures viewers in with its clever concept and instantly strong characters only to present them with the kind of nightmare fuel that would impress Clive Barker.
December 3, 2020 | Rating: 3/4
Brian Tallerico
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
Altogether, it’s a richer devil’s brew than you would expect, crisply edited and moodily shot – even if the last act doesn’t quite hit the spot.
December 2, 2020 | Rating: 3/5
Leslie Felperin
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
It’s particularly wonderful to see Richings given a truly rounded and moving role.
November 17, 2020
Richard Whittaker
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
It’s rare to find this kind of tonal mastery in a film in which so much crazy shit happens, and the tiny swirl of deadpan humor is perfect for leavening such an ultimately unsettling story.
September 10, 2021
Jason Shawhan
Nashville Scene
Continuously manages to remain just as entertainingly unpredictable as it goes on, even as it stays in its singular location of the Walsh house.
June 26, 2021 | Rating: 3 / 5
Nicolás Delgadillo
Discussing Film
A tongue-in-cheek, fun, sick and twisted psychological horror film anchored by its two two actors. Delivers on the creepiness and scares; lots of humor slathered with supernatural Satanism. (Blu-ray review).
June 11, 2021 | Rating: 3/4
Peter Canavese
Celluloid Dreams
No one here is winking or playing down to the material; instead, the filmmakers understand that villains are more interesting when their motivations are relatable.
June 5, 2021
Daniel Gorman
In Review Online
A few great performances and a consistently clever script keep this one from ever feeling familiar
April 16, 2021
Scott Weinberg
Thrillist
Anything for Jackson may not be anything especially groundbreaking or terrifying, but it’s an enjoyably schlocky and utterly entertaining romp that horror fans are sure to love, if they don’t take it too seriously.
March 29, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Andrew Murray
The Upcoming
While the convoluted story sometimes creates more boredom than excitement, the film is the most successful at being scary.
February 24, 2021 | Rating: 6/10
Lindsay Traves
CGMagazine…
Plot
After losing their only grandson, Jackson, in a car accident, grief-stricken Audrey (Sheila McCarthy) and Henry (Julian Richings), a doctor, kidnap Henry’s pregnant patient with the intention of performing a “reverse exorcism,” putting Jackson inside her unborn child. It doesn’t take long to figure out Jackson isn’t the only ghost the grandparents invited into their home. Now, it’s a race against time for the couple, as well as the pregnant woman, to figure a way out of the haunting they’ve set upon themselves.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels praises the talented cast of Anything for Jackson, including Sheila McCarthy and Julian Richings.
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