When the Critics Choice branch revealed a number of shortlisted contenders for the first time back in November, writer/director Charlie Polinger’s The Plague was a surprise mention in Casting and Ensemble, Cinematography, and Score. The psychological drama that premiered at Cannes stars Everett Blunck, Kayo Martin, Kenny Rasmussen, and Joel Edgerton. It was released in limited fashion on Christmas Eve with a wide bow slated for January 2nd. The Rotten Tomatoes rating is 100% with Metacritic at 69.
The Plague did not end up being a final nominee in any of those 3 CCA categories though it landed a nom for Blunck in Best Young Actor/Actress. His costar Edgerton is a possibility to receive his first acting nod, but it would be in lead for Train Dreams. Any hopes for The Plague to play at the Academy Awards have probably left the station as it seems IFC isn’t mounting much of a campaign. It also didn’t make the Cinematography or Score shortlists for the big dance. My Oscar Prediction posts will continue…
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