An ambitious carnival man with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychologist who is even more dangerous than he is.
Ambitious Stanton Carlisle, a carnival worker with a talent for manipulation, learns the art of cold reading from a mentalist and fortune teller. He soon uses his newfound skills to con the wealthy elite of 1940s society. As his deception deepens, he becomes entangled with a sinister psychiatrist who may prove to be his most dangerous mark yet.
Guillermo del Toro's 'Nightmare Alley' received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric direction, stunning visuals, and strong performances, particularly from Bradley Cooper. However, some critics found its pacing deliberate and its dark tone unrelentingly bleak, leading to a somewhat divisive, though still respected, reception.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's stunning visuals, strong acting, and dark, captivating atmosphere. Some viewers found the story to be slow-paced and overly grim, but the overall sentiment was positive, highlighting its quality filmmaking and thematic depth.
Nominated for 1 Academy Award (Best Costume Design).
The film is a remake of the 1947 film of the same name, which was based on the 1946 novel by William Lindsay Gresham. Guillermo del Toro initially intended to make 'Nightmare Alley' as his next project after 'The Shape of Water,' but it was delayed due to the original studio's reluctance to finance a noir film with a significant budget.
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