Into the Labyrinth
Into the Labyrinth

Into the Labyrinth

2019Movie130 minItalian

When a kidnapping victim turns up alive after fifteen years, a profiler and a private investigator try to piece together the mystery.

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IMDb5.2/10
Google Users45%
Director: Donato CarrisiGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

Samantha, a young woman, wakes up in a mysterious hospital room with no memory of how she got there. She is told by Dr. Green that she has been abducted and tortured by a serial killer known as "The Magician." A skilled detective, Bruno Genko, is brought in to investigate the case, but he himself is haunted by his past failures in capturing the same killer years prior. As Genko delves deeper, he uncovers a complex web of deception and manipulation, blurring the lines between victim and perpetrator.

Critical Reception

Into the Labyrinth received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often found the plot convoluted and predictable. While some appreciated the atmospheric tension and the performances of its seasoned cast, many felt the film failed to deliver a compelling mystery or a satisfying conclusion, with some deeming it overly reliant on genre tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a convoluted and often nonsensical plot that detracts from any potential suspense.
  • Despite a strong cast, the performances are unable to salvage a weak script and predictable twists.
  • The atmosphere attempts to be suspenseful, but ultimately falls flat due to uninspired direction and pacing.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's confusing storyline and lack of originality. Many found the twists to be telegraphed and the characters underdeveloped, leading to a generally unsatisfying viewing experience.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the novel of the same name by director Donato Carrisi, who is also known for writing and directing the acclaimed thriller 'The Girl in the Fog'.

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CinemaSerf

It probably didn't help my enjoyment of this thriller that every time I saw Dustin Hoffman I kept thinking he was Jack Klugman! The intriguing story follows the tale of the recently liberated "Samantha" (Valentina Bellè) who has emerged aft...