James and Em Foster take off to an all-inclusive beach getaway, to help jump-start his writer's block. They enjoy a perfect vacation of pristine beaches, exceptional staff, and soak up the sun. Gabby introduces herself and her partner, Al, as she's a fan of James' last novel, and would like to spend some time together with the Fosters. The couples plan a secret daytrip outside the resort grounds, that ends in a tragic accident, with James to blame.
For a hefty price, there are loopholes to aid foreign travelers convicted of crimes, which is how James is introduced to a perverse subculture of hedonistic tourism, filled with violence and untold horror.
Writer-director Brandon Cronenberg (son of iconic director David Cronenberg) returns following his 2020 film Possessor, with a new trip through the exploits of the privileged few. A dark satire of crushing violence and surreal horror, starring Alexander Skarsgård (The Northman, Melancholia) and Mia Goth (High Life, Suspiria).
You have a second chance to catch the film when it returns to the screen at Film Unit in June.
- Words by
- Joe Harris
