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Resurrection
Mathis, a film student, answers an ad offering the possibility to do a documentary on Albina Mayer, an eccentric, aging actress. He is welcomed into her fabulous villa and meets Laura, her young renter. Mathis is instantly smitten by the young woman and senses he has the possibility to accomplish his dreams: doing the job he loves, earning enough money to buy the camera he’s longing for and finding love. Yet making the documentary proves to be far more difficult than imagined... Mathis must cope with the actress's capricious mood swings, Laura's strange submissiveness, and the sudden appearances of an enigmatic butler. Feeling oppressed by the disturbing atmosphere and troubled by his feelings for Laura, Mathis decides to go outside for a moment, only to realize he is trapped inside the villa…
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Plot Summary
Margaret, a successful woman with a well-ordered life, is plagued by the unwelcome return of David, a man from her past. As he insinuates himself back into her life, Margaret must confront the terrifying reality of who he is and the dark secrets she has long buried. The film escalates into a disturbing battle of wills, testing the boundaries of control and self-preservation.
Critical Reception
Resurrection received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Rebecca Hall's intense performance and the film's unsettling atmosphere. While some found the plot's extreme nature divisive, many lauded its effectiveness as a psychological thriller that delves into themes of trauma and control.
What Reviewers Say
Rebecca Hall delivers a powerhouse performance that anchors the film's disturbing narrative.
The film effectively builds a palpable sense of dread and psychological unease.
While occasionally relying on shock value, it offers a compelling exploration of trauma and agency.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and the strong lead performance, though some found the violent and disturbing elements to be excessive.
Fun Fact
Director Andrew Semans has stated that the film was inspired by a nightmare he had, which he then spent years developing into a script.
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