Underground Time
After eight years of close collaboration with her supervisor, Mathilde suddenly finds herself inexplicably victim of moral harassment by him. In parallel, Thibault has just split up with his girlfriend after a frustrating two-year relationship where they exchanged very little. Mathilde and Thibault have never met, they are just two figures among millions of others. Two people who may bump into each other or who may merely pass each other by. But one day in September, their paths meet.
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Plot Summary
A mysterious woman, Anya, arrives at the isolated mansion of a brilliant but reclusive scientist, Dr. Aris Thorne. She claims to have been sent by Thorne's deceased mentor to assist him with a groundbreaking project. As Anya becomes entangled in Thorne's work and his increasingly erratic behavior, she uncovers disturbing truths about his experiments and the true nature of her own presence.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Alicia Vikander. However, some found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its compelling atmosphere and Vikander's performance.
- Criticized for a somewhat convoluted plot and pacing issues.
- Lauded for its ambitious sci-fi concepts.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate appreciation for the film's intriguing premise and psychological thriller elements, although some found the narrative difficult to follow.
Fun Fact
The film's original title was 'Regression,' and it underwent a title change to 'The Devil's Son' before finally settling on 'Regression' again for its international release.
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