Black Butterfly
Black Butterfly

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Black Butterfly

2017
Movie
93 min
English

Paul is a down-on-his-luck screenwriter who picks up a drifter and offers him a place to stay. However, when the deranged stranger takes Paul hostage and forces him to write, their unhinged relationship brings buried secrets to light.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Google Users33%
Director: Brian GoodmanGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

A struggling writer takes in a drifter, who quickly proves to be a dangerous enigma. As their lives become increasingly intertwined, a web of deceit and suspicion unravels, revealing a darker truth beneath the surface. The writer must confront the stranger's mysterious past to protect himself and uncover a sinister plot.

Critical Reception

Black Butterfly received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged the performances, particularly from Antonio Banderas, the film was largely seen as a derivative thriller that failed to live up to its potential.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable script that telegraphs its twists and turns.

  • Performances are uneven, with some cast members struggling to elevate the material.

  • Ultimately, it's a generic thriller that offers little new to the genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed to negative reception, with many finding the plot unoriginal and the execution disappointing. Some viewers appreciated Banderas's presence, but the overall sentiment points to a film that failed to engage or surprise.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA.

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3 reviews
Reno

Reno

**I like my ending better! Not the one comes after that!** It was a little surprise film, but not that great. I really enjoyed it. It was thrilling, suspense and fast paced storytelling. I usually like this type of flicks. If you too pre...

Vishnu_Dileep

Vishnu_Dileep

“A decent suspense thriller and its good for a one time watch ” It all starts with some stories on abductions here and there then it goes to a lonely writer whom his wife left and he meets up a girl who helps to sell his house and sinc...

Gimly

Gimly

If it could have cut out the last two to three of the seven or so endings, then I could maybe have seen _Black_ _Butterfly_ getting a bigger score. As it stands, I can get it to fresh by the skin of its teeth. _Final rating:★★★ - I perso...