Spleen
Spleen

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Spleen

2019
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
French

As the industrial revolution unfolds, France is muzzled by a government under ecclesiastical influence. Poet Charles Baudelaire's iconoclastic art soon finds himself in the crosshairs of a hostile magistrate.

Insights

IMDb4.1/10
Director: Richard BellGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A dark psychological thriller, "Spleen" follows a young man grappling with his own sanity. As he descends into a world of paranoia and distorted reality, the lines between his inner turmoil and the external world blur. The film explores themes of isolation and the fragility of the human mind.

Critical Reception

Spleen (2019) received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its slow pacing and convoluted narrative. While some appreciated its atmospheric approach to psychological horror, others found it underdeveloped and difficult to connect with.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and attempts at psychological depth.

  • Criticized for a confusing plot and lack of character development.

  • Often described as a film that tries too hard to be profound.

Google audience: Audience reception for Spleen is largely unavailable in public reviews. Those that exist tend to be divided, with some finding it an interesting, if flawed, exploration of mental health and others finding it unsatisfying.

Fun Fact

The film was shot primarily in and around Sydney, Australia, with a focus on creating a sense of unease through its urban settings.

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