Velvet Buzzsaw 2019
"All Art Is Dangerous"
Dan Gilroy's slick and twisted thriller Velvet Buzzsaw (2019) dives into the high-stakes world of contemporary art, where ambition and greed collide with something far more sinister.
Director: Dan Gilroy
Cast
Rene Russo
Rhodora Haze
Jake Gyllenhaal
Morf Vandewalt
Zawe Ashton
Josephina
Tom Sturridge
Jon Dondon
Toni Collette
Gretchen
Natalia Dyer
Coco
Daveed Diggs
Damrish
Billy Magnussen
Bryson
John Malkovich
Piers
Mig Macario
Cloudio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Velvet Buzzsaw (2019) about?
Velvet Buzzsaw (2019) exposes the dark side of the art world when an unknown artist's paintings unleash a vengeful force on those who commodify art without respect. As Los Angeles' elite chase profits and prestige, they awaken something sinister that turns their greed against them.
Who directed Velvet Buzzsaw?
Dan Gilroy, known for his sharp and stylish genre films like Nightcrawler (2014), directed Velvet Buzzsaw.
Who stars in Velvet Buzzsaw?
The main cast includes Jake Gyllenhaal as the ambitious art critic, Rene Russo as the powerful gallery owner, and Toni Collette, Natalia Dyer, and Zawe Ashton among the supporting roles.
Is Velvet Buzzsaw (2019) worth watching?
Velvet Buzzsaw delivers a stylish and thought-provoking thriller with strong performances and a unique premise. Fans of Dan Gilroy's work or atmospheric horror with a satirical edge will likely find it engaging, even if it's not a straightforward scare-fest.
How long is Velvet Buzzsaw?
Velvet Buzzsaw has a runtime of 113 minutes.
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About Velvet Buzzsaw (2019) — A Supernatural Thriller Roasting the Art Scene's Dark Side
Dan Gilroy's slick and twisted thriller Velvet Buzzsaw (2019) dives into the high-stakes world of contemporary art, where ambition and greed collide with something far more sinister. When an unknown artist's haunting paintings surface in Los Angeles' elite art scene, a ruthless critic, a gallery mogul, and an eager intern become entangled in a supernatural feud that turns their obsession with beauty into a deadly reckoning. The film blends razor-sharp satire with eerie horror elements, creating an atmosphere where every brushstroke feels like a portent and every transaction feels cursed.
Blending the glitz of the art world with horror's shadowy underbelly, Velvet Buzzsaw (2019) explores themes of exploitation, artistic integrity, and the price of turning culture into a commodity. Rene Russo and Jake Gyllenhaal anchor the ensemble with magnetic performances, while the film's neon-lit galleries and shadowy backrooms become stages for a chilling tale of revenge. It's a stylish, unsettling ride that asks whether art truly inspires—or if it's just another luxury ripe for destruction.
