Preston Tylk Explained

Preston Tylk
Director:Jon Bokenkamp
Producer:James Frey
Dan Glasser
Roni Eguia
Starring:Luke Wilson
Norman Reedus
Dennis Farina
Mili Avital
Cinematography:Joey Forsyte
Editing:Ann Truelove
Music:Kurt Kuenne
Runtime:93 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Preston Tylk (also titled Bad Seed) is a 2000 American mystery thriller film written and directed by Jon Bokenkamp and starring Luke Wilson, Norman Reedus, Dennis Farina and Mili Avital.

Cast

Release

The film was shown at the Seattle International Film Festival on June 6, 2000.

Reception

The film has a 20% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on five reviews.[1]

Ken Eisner of Variety gave the film a mixed review and wrote that it "is lacking a certain oomph in both action and character payoffs, though, and may have a hard time edging more polished fare off crowded screens."[2]

TV Guide gave the film a negative review: "This drably photographed psychological thriller seems to confuse coincidence with fatalism, and guilty consciences prevail as these two lost souls embrace their comeuppance."[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Preston Tylk. Rotten Tomatoes. March 21, 2023.
  2. Eisner. Ken. Preston Tylk. July 10, 2000. Variety. March 21, 2023.
  3. Web site: Bad Seed Reviews. TV Guide. March 21, 2023.