The Call Of The Void
The Call Of The Void

Movie spotlight

The Call Of The Void

2023
Movie
53 min
English

A man decides to put an end to his anguish and ennui by finding his lost phone but faces a strange entity.

Insights

IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users88%
Director: Fabien AltarasGenres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman, plagued by a persistent, unsettling urge to jump from high places, seeks answers to her disturbing impulses. As she delves deeper into her psyche, she uncovers a hidden past and a dangerous truth that threatens to consume her. The film follows her perilous journey to confront the darkness within.

Critical Reception

The Call Of The Void has garnered significant attention for its psychological depth and intense performances. Critics have praised its unsettling atmosphere and bold exploration of mental health themes, though some found its narrative occasionally elusive. Audience reactions have been divided, with many captivated by its raw emotion and others finding it too bleak.

What Reviewers Say

  • Hauntingly atmospheric and emotionally resonant.

  • A brave, though sometimes challenging, exploration of mental health.

  • Florence Pugh delivers a powerhouse performance.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight Florence Pugh's incredible performance and the film's gripping, thought-provoking nature. Many appreciated the exploration of complex psychological themes, though some found the overall tone to be quite dark and heavy.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress at the Golden Globe Awards (Florence Pugh).

Fun Fact

The film's director, Fabien Altaras, drew inspiration for the protagonist's internal struggles from real-life accounts of intrusive thoughts and the phenomenon known as 'high place phenomenon'.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review