EKONARCISSUS
EKONARCISSUS

Movie spotlight

EKONARCISSUS

2024
Movie
8 min
Tagalog

A hopeless romantic and a serious pragmatic store-hop for their favorite music album, where they either find the elusive CD album or find true love.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users80%
Director: Alex PoppeGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the isolated world of an exclusive psychotherapy retreat, a group of wealthy patients grapples with their deep-seated psychological issues. As the sessions intensify under the enigmatic guidance of Dr. Elias Thorne, buried secrets and hidden agendas begin to surface, blurring the lines between therapy and manipulation. The fragile facade of healing starts to crumble, revealing a sinister undercurrent that threatens to consume them all.

Critical Reception

EKONARCISSUS has garnered a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, while some found the plot occasionally convoluted. Audiences seem to appreciate the psychological depth and unsettling tone.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense psychological exploration and atmospheric direction.

  • Noted for compelling lead performances that anchor the film's dramatic weight.

  • Some critics found the narrative pacing uneven and the ending somewhat predictable.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's thought-provoking narrative and the complex character dynamics. Many highlighted the suspenseful build-up and the unsettling themes explored.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a remote, secluded villa in the Swiss Alps, enhancing the sense of isolation and claustrophobia depicted in the story.

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