Directed by Guillermo del Toro, Nightmare Alley is a haunting and unsettling blend of drama and psychological thriller. Adapted from the novel by William Lindsay Gresham, the film follows in the tradition of film noir, with complex characters and plots marked by deception, manipulation and ambition.
Bradley Cooper stars as Stanton Carlisle, a charismatic and ambitious man who discovers a talent for illusion when he joins a traveling fair. With Cate Blanchett and Toni Collette at his side, the film explores a world both glamorous and dangerous, where the line between reality and illusion becomes blurred.
Nightmare Alley will be available on Prime Video from January 19, 2025, and is already available on Disney+.
Synopsis: Warning: some scenes, words or images may offend viewers' sensibilities. The charismatic Stanton Carlisle lands at a travelling fair in the midst of a rough patch, and manages to ingratiate himself with a psychic, Zeena, and her husband Pete, a former glory of mentalism. Learning from them, he sees a way to earn his ticket to success and decides to use his newfound talents to con the elite of 1940s New York society. With the virtuous and loyal Molly at his side, Stanton begins to hatch a plan to swindle a man as powerful as he is dangerous. He enlists the help of a mysterious psychiatrist who may well prove to be his most formidable adversary...
Nightmare Alley will appeal to fans of psychological thrillers and modern film noir. Viewers fascinated by tales exploring the intricacies of the human soul, where ambition and manipulation intertwine, will be captivated by this work. With its immersive atmosphere and meticulous aesthetics, the film will delight fans of Guillermo del Toro and works such as Gone Girl or Shutter Island, where every character hides a double face.
The recreation of the 40's and the impressive performances by Bradley Cooper and Cate Blanchett add an extra dimension to this plot full of tension and mystery. However, viewers sensitive to dark narratives or oppressive atmospheres may find this film disconcerting.
With Nightmare Alley, Guillermo del Toro delivers a captivating, visually sumptuous thriller, supported by an all-star cast. This plunge into a dark, manipulative world will appeal to fans of psychological tales and elegant yet unsettling atmospheres.
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