Thoroughbreds

About Thoroughbreds

'Thoroughbreds' is a dark comedy-thriller film directed by Cory Finley in his directorial debut. Released in 2017, the film revolves around two upper-class teenage girls rekindling their friendship while they plot to murder one of their stepfathers.

Making/Production

The movie marked the directorial debut of Cory Finley and was produced by Kevin J. Walsh, Nat Faxon, Jim Rash, and Andrew Duncan. The movie was inspired by film noir and classic thrillers, delivering a moody yet compelling narrative. Principal photography shot in and around Cohasset, Massachusetts.

Actors

• Olivia Cooke plays the role of Amanda, a teenage girl with a disturbing past. Olivia's portrayal of the emotionless yet intriguing character is engaging and forms the spine of the narrative.
• Anya Taylor-Joy as Lily, Amanda's friend who is trapped in a loveless relationship with her stepfather. Anya's subtle performance captures the anguish and plausible scheming nature of her character.
• Anton Yelchin in his final onscreen role, plays Tim, a drug dealer tangled in the girls' murderous plot. Yelchin's portrayal of Tim adds a third dimension to the film's layered narrative.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The film marks the final onscreen performance of Anton Yelchin, who sadly passed away shortly after filming.
• Despite its gritty plot, Thoroughbreds was surprisingly filmed in just 22 days.
• The director, Cory Finley, originally wrote the script as a play before it evolved into a film script.

Awards

Despite generating buzz for its unique concept and performances, the film didn't win any significant awards but that doesn't reduce its importance as a gripping thriller.

Quotes

• "The only thing worse than being incompetent or being unkind or being evil is being indecisive."
• "You cannot hesitate. The only thing worse than being incompetent, or being unkind, or being evil, is being indecisive."
• "We're keeping this, by the way." - Tim.

Music and Soundtrack

• The haunting and eerie score from Erik Friedlander sets the perfect tone for this dark thriller.
• Soundtracks include classical pieces along with original compositions, complimenting the film's dark narrative and vivid visuals.