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Evil Genius

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Following the infamous "pizza bomber" case exploring deception, desperation, and the blurred line between victim and villain.

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Guy Lodge Variety Sep 22, 2026
Tonally, it all feels a bit over-egged: The absurdities of the case would, if anything, register even more startlingly in a more humane, character-oriented study of how it played out. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Sep 17, 2026
A movie based on a true story needs more than "Can you believe this shit happened" as its guiding artistic principle. Go to Full Review Michael Rechtshaffen The Hollywood Reporter Sep 17, 2026
Thanks to an impressive turn by Courteney Cox in her second feature stint behind the camera, it’s a wildly devious, perfectly pitched black comedy pairing a fearlessly gung-ho Patricia Arquette... and an equally invested David Harbour. Go to Full Review Christopher Llewellyn Reed Film Festival Today Sep 20, 2026
1/5
If ever an evil genius were needed, it was in the writing. Go to Full Review Glenn Garner Deadline Hollywood Daily Sep 14, 2026
More than a decade after her directorial debut, Cox packs a heavy punch with Evil Genius, thanks to an incredible, committed ensemble and a faithful approach to the true story that still offers moments of levity during the dark tragedy captured onscreen. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Courteney Cox

Director

David Harbour

Actor

Patricia Arquette

Actor

Thomas Michael Allen

Floyd

Jose Baez

Jacob Anderson

Martino Caputo

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Movie Info

Synopsis Following the infamous "pizza bomber" case exploring deception, desperation, and the blurred line between victim and villain.
Director
Courteney Cox
Producer
Courteney Cox, Jason Bateman, Michael Costigan, Benjamin Hung, John Buderwitz
Screenwriter
Courtenay Miles
Production Co
Aggregate Films, ABS-CBN Entertainment
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
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