The Bad Batch (2016)

🎬 The Bad Batch (2016)

The Bad Batch is a 2016 American dystopian thriller film written and directed by Ana Lily Amirpour. The film features a star-studded cast including Suki Waterhouse, Jason Momoa, Keanu Reeves, Jim Carrey, and Giovanni Ribisi.

📝 Plot Summary

Set in a post-apocalyptic Texas wasteland, the story follows Arlen (Suki Waterhouse), a young woman exiled from society and branded as part of the "bad batch." Soon after, she is captured by a group of cannibals led by the formidable Miami Man (Jason Momoa). After a harrowing escape, Arlen finds refuge in a bizarre settlement called Comfort, overseen by the enigmatic cult leader known as The Dream (Keanu Reeves). As Arlen navigates this brutal landscape, she forms an unexpected bond with Miami Man, challenging her perceptions of morality and survival. 

👥 Main Cast

• Suki Waterhouse as Arlen

• Jason Momoa as Miami Man

• Keanu Reeves as The Dream

   

• Jim Carrey as The Hermit

• Giovanni Ribisi as Bobby

🎬 Production Details

• Director & Writer: Ana Lily Amirpour

• Producers: Danny Gabai, Sina Sayyah

• Cinematography: Lyle Vincent

• Editing: Alex O'Flinn

• Studios: Annapurna Pictures, VICE Media, Human Stew Factory

• Distributor: Neon

• Runtime: 118 minutes

• Language: English

• Budget: $6 million

• Box Office Gross: Approximately $201,890 

🏆 Awards & Recognition

The Bad Batch was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival, where it won the Special Jury Prize. 

The Bad Batch offers a unique blend of dystopian horror and romance, set against a backdrop of a lawless desert society. With its striking visuals and thought-provoking themes, the film explores the boundaries of morality in a world where survival often comes at a high cost.