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The Machinist

2004, Movie, 1h 41min

Trevor, an insomniac lathe operator, experiences unusual occurrences at work and home. A strange man follows him everywhere, but no one else seems to notice him.

Country: Spain

Director:

Brad Anderson

Cast:

Michael Ironside,

Jennifer Jason Leigh,

Christian Bale,

Anna Massey

Reviews

Critic Ian Nathan

rated

It looks and feels the business, both in Bale's bone-bag of a body and the morphine-dosed-Kubrick vibe...

Read full review at Empire

Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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Bale achieved the effect he and director Anderson wanted: Reznik is a truly creepy individual.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Jesper Vestergaard

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...formår at engagere sit publikum og lade dem selv lege med hele vejen.

Read full review at Cinemazone

Frequently asked questions

What is The Machinist about? Toggle content

In a haunting exploration of the human mind, "The Machinist" follows Trevor, a factory worker plagued by relentless insomnia. As his sleepless nights stretch into a year, Trevor's body and psyche deteriorate, blurring the line between reality and delusion. A tragic accident at work thrusts him deeper into paranoia as he becomes convinced that his coworkers are conspiring against him. With unsettling visions and mysterious figures haunting him, Trevor grapples with his crumbling grip on sanity. As he confronts his demons—both external and internal—he must confront the darkness that has taken root within him. This psychological thriller delves into guilt, isolation, and the desperate search for redemption in a world where nothing is quite as it seems.

Where can I stream The Machinist? Toggle content

You can stream The Machinist on: Sky Store

What movies are similar to The Machinist? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Machinist include 28 Days Later, Inglourious Basterds, Memories of Murder, The Departed, The Orphanage, Premonition.

When was The Machinist released in theaters? Toggle content

The Machinist was released in theaters on March 18, 2005.