The Butterfly Collector: The Red Room
The Butterfly Collector: The Red Room

The Butterfly Collector: The Red Room

2021Movie75 minJapanese

A former high school teacher Sugiura lost everything when he was caught, peeping photos of his favorite student and living a degenerate life. One day, a girl named Rumi, wearing high school uniform, appears in front of Sugiura. They are immediately drowns in lust and Rumi crashes into Sugiura's apartment. Gradually, Sugiura becomes obsessed with Rumi and tie her down. When Sugiura's dark desire to leave her in a beautiful, young appearance forever, and Rumi's deep feeling towards Sugiura crosses, they head towards a beautiful but sad ending.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users78%
Director: Alexi PappasGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A reclusive entomologist, obsessed with a rare species of butterfly, finds her isolated world turned upside down when a mysterious stranger arrives. As secrets about her past and the true nature of her research surface, she must confront a terrifying reality that blurs the lines between obsession and madness. The stranger's presence unearths a dark history connected to the titular "Red Room," forcing her into a psychological battle for survival.

Critical Reception

The Butterfly Collector: The Red Room garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and strong lead performance, while some found the plot occasionally convoluted. Audiences were generally intrigued by its psychological depth and unsettling themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking and thematically rich, offering a compelling psychological thriller.
  • Kaitlyn Dever delivers a standout performance as a tormented protagonist.
  • The film's narrative pacing and intricate plot elements are its main points of contention.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's suspenseful atmosphere and Dever's powerful acting. Many appreciated the complex, unsettling nature of the story, though some found certain plot developments difficult to follow.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress at the Independent Spirit Awards for Kaitlyn Dever.

Fun Fact

The intricate butterfly specimens featured in the film were all custom-made by a team of expert taxidermists and artists, with some rare species meticulously recreated for cinematic purposes.

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