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Mayhem

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Derek Cho is having a really bad day. After being unjustly fired from his job, he discovers that the law firm's building is under quarantine for a mysterious and dangerous virus. Chaos erupts throughout the office as the victims of the disease begin acting out their wildest impulses. Joining forces with a former client who has a grudge of her own, Derek savagely fights tooth and nail to get to the executives on the top floor and settle the score once and for all.
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Mayhem delivers stylish violence by the bloody bucketful -- and grounds all the titular chaos in sharp humor and surprisingly effective real-world economic angst.

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Daniel Gallant Time Out Dec 30, 2018
3/5
Mayhem is an energetic genre flick that moves at a ferocious pace. But contrived dialogue and a bewildering narrative tarnish this otherwise enjoyable pulp effort. Go to Full Review
Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Nov 10, 2017
3/4
Mayhem channels rage at an unfair society and the bullshit that trickles down from the Powers That Be into a paean to uncontrolled anger. Go to Full Review
Adam Graham Detroit News Nov 10, 2017
A
"Mayhem" is a frantic, blood-splattered, rock 'n' roll action-horror-comedy that plays like a killer cross between "Crank" and "Office Space." Go to Full Review
Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh May 12, 2023
4/5
Joe Lynch has fully embraced his enthusiasm and passion for genre cinema while also flexing his comedic chops, all thanks to the tour-de-force performance of his new muse, Steven Yeun. Go to Full Review
Emilie Black Cinema Crazed Apr 17, 2020
5/5
Mayhem is one of those films that live up to their title. Here the mayhem and insanity is push up as much as it can without going overboard too much ... Go to Full Review
Joey Keogh Wicked Horror Oct 4, 2019
9/10
Mayhem is an absolute joy, not least because it finally, and definitively, marks Joe Lynch out as the filmmaker we always knew he was. Go to Full Review
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Richard R @RT07674964 8 hrs ago This was a fun movie, tons of violence tons of action. The main character was great love the actor did a great job fighting the rage you could feel it and you definitely route for him to succeed in his journey. Interesting conclusion but closes the storyline. Great 1 and done movie. I wish they left it more open for a sequel but nothing some creative writing can't work around. I give it 5 because entertaining good enough story, a great build up and even though not the best of ending i was very entertained. See more Slick R @SlickReviewer 1 day ago I might be biased because I'm a huge fan of Steven Yeun and Samara Weaving and I've watched almost all their movies. Became an immediate fan when Steven starred on Walking Dead. That being said I enjoyed this run of the mill virus movie... I'm glad they didn't make it a full blown zombie movie which allowed them to stay human but jacked up nevertheless. Good action, good revenge and of course Samara looks good as usual. She has the anti-caucasian gene because she looks the same in this 2017 movie as she does today in 2026! See more Farah R @Farah 5 days ago Mayhem is silly, but it doesn’t take itself too seriously, and that works in its favor. The ridiculous premise, chaotic violence, and over-the-top energy make it an entertaining watch. It’s not particularly deep or memorable, but sometimes you just need a movie that embraces the madness and has fun with it. See more Houde F @houde Sep 12, 2026 Mayhem is a deliciously wild ride with a brilliantly thought-out premise. Watching an office community collapse during a rage-virus outbreak feels fresh, turning the everyday battlefield of corporate culture into absolute carnage where surprisingly similar rules still apply. It’s Falling Down contained within a quarantined high-rise. Steven Yeun is great taking revenge for everything done to him in Walking Dead, though he’s not a 100% perfect fit - his naturally sweet demeanor makes it hard for him to look truly vicious when he gets angry. On the other hand, Samara Weaving is fantastic; she starts slightly out of place but quickly locks in and completely owns her role. Supported by a wonderfully unhinged cast playing equally crazy characters, Mayhem delivers top-tier entertainment from start to finish. See more Geoff M @madsongeoff Aug 31, 2026 Mayhem is exactly what the title promises, and then some. Samara Weaving absolutely owns this thing, kicking ass, taking names, and looking like she’s having the time of her life while the entire building descends into beautifully violent chaos. It’s bloody, funny, fast, and gloriously ridiculous in all the best ways. The movie knows exactly what it is and never lets up. Pure, unfiltered, kick-ass fun from beginning to end. Loved it. See more Antony B @RT29664284 Jul 28, 2026 Mayhem is what happens when someone takes corporate misery, locks it in a building, removes all the safety regulations, and lets pure cinematic anarchy run wild. Samara Weaving is an absolute force of nature, bringing the kind of fearless intensity that makes you believe she could walk into a room full of chaos, flip the table, and somehow make the chaos apologize. She gives the movie its heartbeat and is smart, furious, funny, and just unhinged enough to make every moment feel dangerous. The genius of Mayhem is that it understands rage. Not the dramatic, slow-motion movie rage, but the everyday frustration of being trapped in a system designed to make people miserable. The film takes office politics, corporate greed, and workplace hypocrisy, then gleefully throws them into a blender with fists, blood, and a wicked sense of humour. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Derek Cho is having a really bad day. After being unjustly fired from his job, he discovers that the law firm's building is under quarantine for a mysterious and dangerous virus. Chaos erupts throughout the office as the victims of the disease begin acting out their wildest impulses. Joining forces with a former client who has a grudge of her own, Derek savagely fights tooth and nail to get to the executives on the top floor and settle the score once and for all.
Director
Joe Lynch
Producer
Parisa Caviani, Mehrdad Elie, Lawrence Mattis, Matt Smith, Sean Sorensen
Screenwriter
Matias Caruso
Distributor
RLJE Films
Production Co
Circle of Confusion
Genre
Horror, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 10, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 10, 2017
Runtime
1h 26m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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