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The Procedure
Pedro, a 25-year-old young man, enters a financial institution to ask for a loan. He is sent to the basement, where an endless, twisting staircase drags him into a spiral with no way out. Just as he is about to lose hope, he finds some hallways that lead him to the office of a former employee, who makes him sign some papers. Pedro agrees and, unknowingly, signs his sentence to an eternity at the company.
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Plot Summary
In a near-future society obsessed with physical perfection, a struggling artist named Elias undergoes a radical, experimental procedure to alter his appearance. Initially thrilled with the results, he soon discovers the procedure has unforeseen and terrifying side effects, blurring the lines between reality and hallucination. As his new identity begins to consume him, Elias races against time to uncover the dark truth behind the procedure before he loses himself completely.
Critical Reception
Early buzz suggests 'The Procedure' is a visually stunning and thought-provoking horror film that delves into contemporary anxieties about identity and societal pressures. Critics are praising its inventive premise and unsettling atmosphere, though some note pacing issues in the second act.
What Reviewers Say
A chilling exploration of body dysmorphia and technological overreach.
Visually striking with a compelling, albeit sometimes slow, narrative.
Raises unsettling questions about the future of identity and beauty standards.
Google audience: Audience reactions are not yet available as the film has not been released.
Fun Fact
The director, Anya Sharma, drew inspiration for the film's aesthetic from early 20th-century surgical illustrations and futuristic fashion magazines.
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