Movie

Black Butterfly

2017 · 93 min

A claustrophobic, slow-burning standoff that keeps you guessing, with a twist that recontextualizes the tension.

Overview: Paul is a down-on-his-luck screenwriter who picks up a drifter and offers him a place to stay. However, when the deranged stranger takes Paul hostage and forces him to write, their unhinged relationship brings buried secrets to light.
How it feels: Tense, dark, cynical and eerie. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Isolation, obsession, deception, betrayal
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: isolation
obsession
deception
betrayal
identity
Places: single country house
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
single location
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild