Infinity Pool
Infinity Pool

Infinity Pool

2023Movie118 minEnglish

While staying at an isolated island resort, James and Em are enjoying a perfect vacation of pristine beaches, exceptional staff, and soaking up the sun. But guided by the seductive and mysterious Gabi, they venture outside the resort grounds and find themselves in a culture filled with violence, hedonism, and untold horror. A tragic accident leaves them facing a zero tolerance policy for crime: either you'll be executed, or, if you’re rich enough to afford it, you can watch yourself die instead.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes59%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users58%
Director: Brandon CronenbergGenres: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

Plot Summary

While staying at an exclusive resort, a couple becomes entangled in the island's dark underbelly. A tragic accident leads them to discover a unique and dangerous form of punishment for their crimes. As they delve deeper into the hedonistic and violent world, they must confront the consequences of their actions and their own identities.

Critical Reception

Infinity Pool garnered polarized reactions, with critics praising its bold and provocative style, visceral horror, and Cronenberg's distinctive vision, while others found it overly gratuitous and lacking in substance. The film's themes of class, identity, and hedonism were frequently noted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking and relentlessly disturbing, pushing the boundaries of cinematic horror.
  • Explores dark themes of identity, privilege, and transgression with a unique, often shocking, approach.
  • Some found the film's graphic content and narrative ambitiousness to be excessive and underdeveloped.

Google audience: Google users are divided, with many appreciating the film's originality, disturbing imagery, and thought-provoking themes. However, a significant portion of viewers found the violence and plot excessively graphic, confusing, or gratuitous.

Fun Fact

Mia Goth, known for her intense performances, reportedly spent time in isolation to prepare for her role as Gabi, immersing herself in the character's psychological state.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Struggling writer "James" (Alexander Skarsgård) and his wealthy wife "Em" (Cleopatra Coleman) are having a vacation on an exclusive island resort where they encounter the enigmatic "Gabi" (Mia Goth) and "Alban" (Jalil Lespert). A trip outsi...
spidertalk

spidertalk

This one's a good watch if you are not expecting something monumental. A descent rollercoaster of a watch to escape momentary boredom.
Axel

Axel

Infinity Pool presents a fascinating concept that is both original and intriguing. The movie follows a storyline that is similar to The Purge, but with a twist. In this movie, there are no consequences for the wealthy elite, which is a uniq...
Chris Sawin

Chris Sawin

_Infinity Pool_ is an eccentric sci-fi horror filled with disturbing sex, crazy amounts of ultra-violence, and a sequence where Mia Goth breastfeeds Alexander Skarsgard. It’s super weird and obviously a different type of film that won’t app...
Nathan

Nathan

Infinity Pool is a horny, horrifying look at ego and self-indulgence based on self-doubt and failure. The film follows novelist James Foster (Alexander Skarsgard) as he is mesmerized by Gabi (Mia Goth) resulting in a stained week of violenc...