Nightmare Alley (나이트메어 앨리)

2021년 • 150분

영화 정보

"지난 10년 영화 역사상 가장 충격적인 엔딩!" 성공에 목마르고 욕망으로 가득 찬 '스탠턴'은 절박한 상황에서 유랑극단에서 만난 독심술사 '지나'를 이용하여 사람의 마음을 간파하는 기술을 터득한다. "사람들을 속이는 게 아냐, 사람들이 스스로를 속이는 거지" 수려한 외모, 현란한 화술, 마음을 현혹시키는 능력으로 뉴욕 상류층 상대로 부를 손에 쥐게 된 '스탠턴'. 채워지지 않는 그의 위험한 욕망을 꿰뚫어 본 심리학자 '릴리스' 박사는 뉴욕에서 가장 위험한 거물을 그에게 소개해 주는데...

평가 및 리뷰

Part of the scenery is reminiscent of "American Horror Story" on FX Channel. They had one season all about Carnies/Pop-up Fairs; and I'd be surprised if they didn't use parts from their sets. Regardless, this film has GREED for its theme, alongside gruesome acts to obtain success/wealth. I gave it three stars because the storyline was a bit drab and I couldn't relate/believe with most of the acting; except for Cate Blanchett. Guillermo del Torros makes amazing movies; unfortunately, this wasn't.

It was okay. It really never got into a "horror" element. More of a psychological confidence movie with a touch film noir. The decisions, and respective consequences, were a bit more obvious than I was hoping and the foreshadow scenes ruined the final ending. The acting was good but the director choices turned this into a "just okay" movie

Amazing movie! Very true to the original. Amazing performances and of course direction. Guillermo is in fine form with this dark, tragic tale.