About The Box

The Box (released in 2018), is a suspense-filled movie that beautifully encapsulates the intensity of decisions and their subsequent consequences. A seemingly innocent little boy comes across an ancient box with an ominous warning. Ignorant of the potential fallout, he makes a decision that spins their world into a spiraling collision course.

His decision to ignore the warning and open the box brings about unimaginable consequences, plunging him into a world of mystery, horror, and remorse. The Box is a poignant reminder of the often underplayed domino effect our decisions—grave or trivial—can have on us and others around us.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by Big Box Productions. The director’s chair was helmed by a veteran in psychological thriller, Robert Wise. The movie was shot primarily in the heart of Philadelphia, with some sequences in iconic locations around the city. The movie was made with an estimated budget of 20 million dollars and was released on October 24, 2018.

Actors

• John Krasinski as The Boy: John portrays the innocent, yet curious personality of the protagonist beautifully, making the viewer connect with the character on a personal level.
• Emily Blunt as The Mother: Emily plays the role of the caring and protective mother who has to face the harsh reality of her son's grave decision.
• Morgan Freeman as The Wise Old Man: Morgan Freeman renders life to the character of the wise old man who explains the cryptic warning of the box to the boy.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The box used in the movie is actually a 500-year-old artifact sourced from a private collector in Greece.
• The director, Robert Wise, made a cameo appearance as the candy store owner in the movie.
• The movie was originally slated for a summer release but was pushed back to October due to undisclosed reasons.

Awards

The Box won 'Best Original Story' at the 2018 Annual Movie Awards.

Quotes

• "One must bear the burden of their decisions, no matter how grave the consequences."
• "It’s the instinct of curiosity that often leads us to trouble."
• "Innocence is certainly bliss, but ignorance? That’s debatable."

Music, Soundtrack

• 'Down the Rabbit Hole' - Composed by Hans Zimmer
• 'Dark Shadows' - Performed by Lana Del Rey
• 'Bellum' - A score by Ramin Djawadi