Felt
Felt

Movie spotlight

Felt

2014
Movie
80 min
English

A woman creates an alter ego in hopes of overcoming the trauma inflicted by men in her life.

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users75%
Director: Jason BankerGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman named Amy is grappling with the trauma of sexual assault. She becomes obsessed with a mask that allows her to embody a masculine alter ego, which she uses to explore her anger and sexuality. As her alter ego becomes more dominant, Amy's grip on reality begins to slip, leading to increasingly disturbing and violent encounters.

Critical Reception

Felt garnered attention for its raw, unsettling portrayal of trauma and its experimental approach to filmmaking. While its unconventional narrative and explicit content polarized viewers and critics, it was praised for its boldness and the visceral performance of its lead actress.

What Reviewers Say

  • A disturbing and unflinching exploration of trauma and identity.

  • Amy Everson delivers a powerful and unsettling performance.

  • The film's experimental style and graphic content may not appeal to all viewers.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a challenging but impactful experience, with many commending the raw and honest portrayal of its themes. Some viewers found the explicit nature and unconventional narrative difficult to engage with, while others appreciated its artistic merit and emotional intensity.

Fun Fact

The film's raw and intimate feel was partly achieved through its low-budget, independent production and the personal involvement of lead actress Amy Everson, who also co-wrote the screenplay and drew from her own experiences.

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