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In a luxurious seaside villa, a modest young woman finds herself in the company of a strange family : an unknown and wealthy father, his extravagant wife, his daughter, an ambitious woman, a rebellious teenager, and their creepy maid.
A young woman, who has lived in a commune isolated from the outside world her entire life, discovers her origins and seeks to integrate into her wealthy, peculiar family. However, her arrival disrupts the family's dynamics, leading to a series of unsettling events and revelations that blur the lines between reality and manipulation.
The Origin of Evil received mixed to positive reviews. Critics praised its unsettling atmosphere, psychological tension, and strong performances, particularly from Laure Calamy. Some found the pacing uneven and the narrative a bit convoluted, but many appreciated its bold exploration of themes like identity, family secrets, and the dark side of human nature.
Praised for its sophisticated and suspenseful atmosphere.
Laure Calamy's performance is highlighted as a standout.
Some viewers found the plot to be deliberately opaque and slow-burning.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's unique and unsettling tone, with many commending its suspenseful narrative and strong acting. Some reviewers noted that the film's slow burn and ambiguous ending might not appeal to all audiences, but the overall sentiment was positive.
Nominated for Best Film at the Sitges Film Festival.
Director Sébastien Marnier stated that he was inspired by classic psychological thrillers and folk horror films while crafting the unsettling ambiance of the movie.
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I'm beginning to think that Laure Calamy doesn't make rotten films. She's really quite effective in this story of greed and manipulation as "Nathalie" or is that "Stéphane"?. Hmmm! Well initially, she's incarcerated with her lover (Suzanne ...