Directed by:
Richard ShepardCinematography:
Vanja CernjulComposer:
Paul HaslingerCast:
Allison Williams, Logan Browning, Alaina Huffman, Steven Weber, Christina Jastrzembska, Glynis Davies, Winnie Hung, Milah Thompson, Molly Grace, Graeme Duffy (more)VOD (1)
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A former cello prodigy (Allison Williams) seeks out both her mentor (Steven Weber) and his new star pupil (Logan Browning) with enigmatic intent in this twisty and undeniably twisted midnighter. (Fantastic Fest)
Reviews (4)
I think that drama/thriller would be enough for the list of genres. There’s no way this can be called a horror film. Anyway, the film worked very well for me until the creators ruined it by providing clues for people with no imagination. If it hadn’t been for that, I would have added another star. By the way, it never occurred to me that I would discover yet another sexual practice (especially in a film permeated with cello music) but fisting without a fist convinced me that nothing is impossible. 3*+
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A total craziness. Nothing happening in this movie makes sense, but it is strangely entertaining. At first, the story focuses on a girl musical duo a la Apocalyptica, to play out a lesbian drama. This later turns into a psychedelic horror, only to turn into a conspiracy theory about Bambini di Praga. Crazy but fun.
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Netflix has unleashed a much anticipated new release, and for the first time in a while, a decidedly solid psychological thriller that the less you know about, the better. The film is full of unexpected surprises and fun twists that play nicely with the viewer. It's decently filmed, well acted, quite original, even nicely edgy in the finale and, most importantly, the whole thing has a twisted undertone. Netflix definitely deserves admiration because the pace at which it releases films is admirable. I recommend it. After a long time a decent piece. 75%
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Yes, the first third of the film really kept me glued to my seat; as a viewer, I had no idea what to expect, so from a screenwriting perspective, I have no complaints about this part. The cast, especially the two main actresses, delivered exceptional performances that had me thoroughly impressed at times. And then there was the atmosphere... a fantastic thriller that made some sequences quite stomach-churning, just the way it should be. However, then came a complete turnaround, as if the screenwriters had lost their way; the interestingly set-up plot was taken to a completely amateurish ending, which might have seemed incredibly clever and well-thought-out at first... but I see it from the opposite angle, with the twists making no sense whatsoever. The acting was still solid, and the soundtrack was more than just an afterthought, but the second half really brought it down. And the final shot put the finishing touch on it. For me, it gets 40%.
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