Beautified
Beautified

Movie spotlight

Beautified

2018
Movie
9 min
English

Three young women fall prey to a group who try to make them perfect.

Insights

IMDb4.8/10
Director: John C. KelleyGenres: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A woman obsessed with her appearance undergoes a radical cosmetic surgery procedure, only to discover the horrifying consequences are far more than skin deep. As she grapples with her distorted reality and the unsettling changes, she uncovers a dark conspiracy tied to the clinic and its enigmatic proprietor.

Critical Reception

Beautified received a mixed reception from critics, with praise for its unsettling atmosphere and Jessica Morris's performance, but criticism for its convoluted plot and pacing. Audiences were divided, with some finding it a disturbing exploration of vanity, while others felt it failed to deliver on its potential.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its nightmarish premise and psychological horror elements.

  • Criticized for a predictable narrative and underdeveloped supporting characters.

  • Jessica Morris's portrayal of a woman consumed by vanity was highlighted as a strong performance.

Google audience: Google user reviews are not widely available or aggregated for this film, making it difficult to provide a specific summary of audience sentiment.

Fun Fact

The film's unsettling visual effects were achieved through a combination of practical prosthetics and subtle digital enhancements, aiming for a disturbingly realistic portrayal of surgical alteration.

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