Mindcage

Mindcage is a 2022 American supernatural mystery thriller film directed by Mauro Borrelli and starring Martin Lawrence, Melissa Roxburgh, John Malkovich, Robert Knepper, Jacob Grodnik and Aiden Turner. The film, which marks Lawrence's first major non-comedic role, was released through VOD and in theatres on December 16, 2022.

The film received mostly negative reviews from critics.

Synopsis
When a copycat murderer strikes, Detectives Jake Doyle and Mary Kelly seek help from an incarcerated serial killer called "the Artist". As Mary delves deep into the Artist's brilliant but twisted psyche, she and Jake get lured into a diabolical game of cat and mouse, racing against time to stay one step ahead of both criminals.

Production
Filming occurred in Springdale, Arkansas, and Fayetteville, Arkansas, in August 2021.

That same month, it was announced that SAG-AFTRA had issued a "Do Not Work" notice to the filmmakers due to COVID-19 concerns. The notice was rescinded on August 13, 2021.

Release
The film's first trailer was released on November 7, 2022. The film was released through VOD and in a small number of theatres on December 16, 2022.

Reception
Many critics have compared the film unfavourably to The Silence of the Lambs, Seven and Fallen.

In January 2024, the film entered the top 10 movies on Netflix worldwide, attracting 9.1 million viewers in its first week, and amassed 14.7 million hours of viewing time.