Dysmorphia
Dysmorphia

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Dysmorphia

2018
Movie
8 min
English

An Instagram star's self-image grows increasingly warped and begins to spiral out of control.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users75%
Director: David F. SandbergGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman's life takes a terrifying turn when she begins to suspect her husband's new assistant is not who she claims to be. As paranoia mounts and unsettling events escalate, she must unravel the truth before her reality is irrevocably shattered.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'Dysmorphia' was met with a mixed to positive reception. Reviewers praised its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Lupita Nyong'o. However, some critics found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven in the second half.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful build-up and chilling atmosphere.

  • Lupita Nyong'o's performance was a standout, drawing critical acclaim.

  • Some found the narrative twists to be less effective than anticipated.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's tense atmosphere and the compelling lead performance. Many found it to be a well-crafted thriller, though a segment of viewers expressed that the plot became overly complicated towards the end.

Fun Fact

The film's distinctive visual style was heavily influenced by classic psychological thrillers of the 1970s, aiming for a sense of unease and disorientation.

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