The Neon Demon

A young aspiring model named Jesse moves to Los Angeles, where her beauty and youth are savagely consumed by a group of self-obsessed women in the fashion industry who will do anything to stay on top. As Jesse's star begins to rise, she experiences increasingly disturbing and surreal encounters that blur the line between fantasy and reality.

The Neon Demon received mixed reviews from critics. While praised for its striking visuals, atmospheric tension, and Elle Fanning's performance, many found its plot predictable and its themes heavy-handed. It was particularly noted for its controversial and graphic depictions of cannibalism and violence within the fashion world.

• Visually stunning and masterfully directed with a haunting score.

• Elle Fanning delivers a compelling and eerie performance.

• The film's narrative and thematic exploration of the fashion industry can feel superficial and gratuitous.

Google audience: Google users were divided, with many appreciating the film's artistic direction and disturbing atmosphere. However, a significant portion found the plot nonsensical and the extreme violence off-putting, leading to strong negative reactions.

Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.

Director Nicolas Winding Refn has stated that the film was inspired by the fairy tale 'Snow White', viewing the fashion industry as a dark mirror of that story's themes of beauty and envy.