Genre: Action/Horror
Director: Alexandre Aja
Writer: APJ & Chad Taylor
Based on the video game series
Cast: Vanessa Kirby, Nicolas Cage, Michael Pena, Richard Brake, Danny Trejo, M.C. Gainey, Amber Midthunder, Dane Cook, Joe Pantoliano, Iggy Pop, Jim Belushi, Norman Reedus (cameo)
Budget: $52,000,000
Domestic Box Office: $62,042,235
Foreign Box Office: $88,382,485
Total Profit: $39,859,389
Reaction: Solid numbers for this video game adaptation. Given the R-rating, this film was never a sure-thing at the box office, so consider this a sigh of relief.
“An entertainingly gory watch, Twisted Metal is not for the faint of heart. Having not played the games this was my introduction to Twisted Metal and man was it an exciting one. Aja’s direction is key here and he does not miss. Obviously a popcorn flick, Twisted Metal was a fun watch, all I can say is don’t take the kids.” Francis McLaughlin, The Guardian
"At times Twisted Metal can make writers APJ and Chad Taylor's Mortal Kombat films look like My Little Pony. There's a little bit of everything in this one though - action, horror, comedy, and even a bit of the supernatural. If this is the start of a new franchise, it has definitely started out on good - and bloody - footing." - Dave Manning, Ridgefield Press
"While Twisted Metal does feature a handful of unique twists, it feels too referential to its influences at times. I know there's a market for films like this, but my idea of a good time at the movies isn't reliant on the filmmakers devising creative ways to kill off its cast." - Allen Poole, AV Club
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