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Matinée
Stage actors Mariah and Daniel play lovers every night, but their onstage romance lacks spark. One slow afternoon, they discover that today’s matinée performance will make or break both their careers. Daniel wants to make big changes, and Mariah starts to wonder: are Daniel’s suggestions reasonable? Or has he lost track of the boundary between actor and character? Rushed to the stage, in front of a live audience, they must figure it out together. “Matinée” is a sexually explicit drama intended to bridge the gap between art film and sex film. The film showcases Steven McAlistair (Scotland) and Alicia Whitsover (England) in their first explicit sex roles ever. Matinée takes a fresh look at what erotic film can be. It features an original musical score and careful attention to capturing the real-life sounds of sex. Real, intense and emotional, Matinée is truly erotic film for people who like film.
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Plot Summary
A young man working at a movie theater in a small town finds himself increasingly drawn into a strange and unsettling series of events. As the line between reality and the films he watches blurs, he begins to suspect that something sinister is happening within the theater itself. His investigation uncovers dark secrets that put him in grave danger.
Critical Reception
Matinée received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and suspenseful narrative. Some found the plot slightly predictable, but overall, it was seen as a competent entry in the thriller genre, effectively utilizing its confined setting.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and gradual build-up of dread.
Some reviewers noted that the plot's twists were somewhat foreseeable.
Appreciated for its effective use of the cinema setting to enhance the horror elements.
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Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in a real, functioning cinema in Spain, adding to its authentic atmosphere.
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