Simon Killer

Simon, a young American man, arrives in Paris shortly after a difficult breakup and begins a downward spiral. He engages in casual sexual encounters and forms a disturbing relationship with a wealthy older woman, all while wrestling with his own disturbing impulses and a growing sense of detachment from reality.

Simon Killer was met with mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its unsettling atmosphere and Brady Corbet's intense performance, while others found its bleak subject matter and deliberate pacing challenging.

• Praised for its strong lead performance and disturbing psychological exploration.

• Criticized by some for its bleakness and slow, methodical pacing.

• Lauded for its atmospheric tension and unflinching portrayal of a troubled character.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a dark and unsettling character study, with many appreciating the raw performance from the lead actor. However, some viewers found the movie's disturbing themes and lack of clear resolution to be off-putting.

Director Antonio Campos initially conceived of the film as a short before expanding it into a feature, inspired by the unsettling nature of online dating and fleeting connections.