‘The Rule of Jenny Pen’ Review: John Lithgow and Geoffrey Rush Are Jumpy Old Men

John Lithgow and Geoffrey Rush reveal their character inspirations for 'The Rule of Jenny Pen'

The Rule of Jenny Pen is set in a unique location for a horror film: a secluded rest home. Acting legends John Lithgow and Geoffrey Rush divulge their own inspirations for their characters and what drew them to the roles. And Mashable Entertainment Editor, Kristy Puchko, has the delightful task of educated them on the phenomenon that is the 'psycho-biddy'.The Rule of Jenny Pen is now in theaters.

‘The Rule of Jenny Pen’ Review: John Lithgow and Geoffrey Rush Are Jumpy Old Men

There aren’t many actors who can ricochet quite like John Lithgow. He’s a gifted comedian, warm and familial, in films like “Harry and the Hendersons,” and a steely supervillain matching Sylvester Stallone blow for blow in “Cliffhanger.” He’s a Machiavellian schemer, completely unknowable, in a film like “Conclave,” and he also madcaps his way through a wacky high-concept sitcom in “3rd Rock from the Sun.” If there’s a unifying factor in most of…

What Geoffrey Rush Can't Live Without

“Bugs Bunny is who we would like to be. Daffy Duck is who we really are.” The Emmy-, Tony-, and Academy Award–winning actor answers 40 of life’s most pressing questions Geoffrey Rush isn’t afraid to lean into eccentricity—both professionally and, as you’ll soon see, personally. Born in Queensland and raised near Brisbane, Rush is the only Australian ever to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting. After a random stint as a mime in Paris, Rush got his…

THE RULE OF JENNY PEN Review: Lithgow And Rush Star in Impressive Horror Thriller

Judge Stefan Mortensen is a brutally impartial judge who suffers a stroke while holding court. Now confined to a rest home, he is determined to regain his mobility, functionality and leave. He is not interested in making friends while he is there, why would he? He is only there for a short period of time, not like these other losers.    With an attitude like that it is no wonder that the staff treat him with the same regard as he did parties app…

The Rule of Jenny Pen Review: Lithgow Gives A Chilling Performance

PLOT: Confined to a secluded rest home and trapped within his stroke-ridden body, a former Judge must stop an elderly psychopath who employs a child’s puppet to abuse the home’s residents with deadly consequences. REVIEW: Jonathan Lithgow may just be the most versatile actor working today. He manages to be loveable goofballs and awful killers with an ease that inspires disbelief. He fully commits and has you believing whatever he wants. So it’s …

The Rule Of Jenny Pen: A Gripping Thriller 07/03/2025

The Rule of Jenny Pen Arrogant Judge Stefan Mortensen (Rush) suffers a near-fatal stroke, leaving him partially paralyzed and confined to a retirement home. Resistant to the staff and distant from his friendly roommate, Mortensen soon clashes with seemingly gentle resident Dave Crealy (Lithgow) who secretly terrorizes the home with [...] The post The Rule of Jenny Pen: A Gripping Thriller appeared first on The Ginger Nuts of Horror Review Websit…