Instinct

A respected psychologist at a Dutch correctional facility for sex offenders, Nicoline, finds herself increasingly drawn to a charismatic and manipulative new inmate. As their sessions progress, the lines between professional boundaries and personal obsession blur, leading her down a dangerous path. Her fascination with the inmate's psyche puts her career, her relationships, and her own sanity at risk.

Instinct received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Carice van Houten's intense performance and the film's exploration of complex psychological themes. However, some found the narrative predictable or overly bleak, while others debated the film's portrayal of the relationship between the psychologist and inmate.

• Praised for its psychological tension and strong central performance.
• Criticized by some for its predictable plot and bleak tone.
• Explores the dark side of human nature and obsession effectively.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with many appreciating the film's dark and intense psychological drama, particularly Carice van Houten's performance. Some viewers found the story to be unsettling and difficult to watch, while others felt it was compelling and thought-provoking.

The film is based on the 2000 novel 'De instincten van de vogelwachter' (The Instincts of the Bird Watcher) by Dutch author Hugo Claus.