Storyline
An ambitious young executive is sent to retrieve his company's CEO from an idyllic but mysterious "wellness center" at a remote location in the Swiss Alps. He soon suspects that the spa's miraculous treatments are not what they seem. When he begins to unravel its terrifying secrets, his sanity is tested, as he finds himself diagnosed with the same curious illness that keeps all the guests here longing for the cure.
Writers: Justin Haythe, Justin Haythe, Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Celia Imrie, Adrian Schiller, Susanne Wuest, Carl Lumbly, Natalia Bobrich, Harry Groener, Lisa Banes, Magnus Krepper, Eric Todd, Judith Hoersch, Ivo Nandi, Angelina Häntsch, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Cast: Dane DeHaan -
Lockhart
Jason Isaacs -
Volmer
Mia Goth -
Hannah
Celia Imrie -
Adrian Schiller -
Deputy Director
Susanne Wuest -
Carl Lumbly -
Mr. Wilson
Natalia Bobrich -
Nurse
Harry Groener -
Pembroke
Lisa Banes -
Hollis
Magnus Krepper -
Pieter The Vet
Eric Todd -
Josh
Judith Hoersch -
Nurse Greta
Ivo Nandi -
Enrico
Angelina Häntsch -
Filming Locations: Castle Hohenzollern, Hechingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Trivia:
This would be the first film by Gore Verbinski since The Mexican (2001) in which the music is not composed by Hans Zimmer. See more »
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Rating: 8/10
Opening up the week after John Wick 2 and 50 shades 2 and the same week
as The Great Wall, does not bode well for the R rated box office of one
of the most cryptic, deranged, and disturbing films ever made. You will
hate this one or love it, not likely to get many in between votes.
There are images in this film that I will never get out of my head. I
am smarter than your average bear but I really have to see the film
again to figure a lot of it out. And though I gave it an 8, I am not
sure it is something I want to subject myself to again.
I really enjoyed Dane De Haan's performance. I was not familiar with
him before this film. Jason Isaac is solid and Mia Goth is a
fascinating actress that I had also not seen before.
Where do I start? The running theme of eels? The numerous Octagenarian
nude scenes? The torture scenes? The cryptic mystery of the Spa? Yes, I
think I will start there. We join the De Haan character in his quest to
figure out what the heck is going on at Dr. Volmer's Swiss spa as he
spends a great amount of the film on squeaky crutches wandering the
estate and trying to figure out what the heck is going on. Needless to
say, he sees and is subjected to a lot of dark and twisted stuff.
Verbinski does a wonderful job at the helm. Everyone has been comparing
this to Shutter Island, in pre release, but I was more reminded of Eyes
Wide Shut in terms of mysterious atmosphere.
When I review a film, I find it difficult to walk the fine line between
discussing it and revealing spoilers, so I will not say a whole lot
more about this odd film. I do have one final thing to say. I am very
liberal about allowing young people to see films but moms and dads
trust me on this one. Do not allow pre teens to experience this film.
There was a 5 year old at my screening tonight. I told the mom, "Have
fun the next 15 years dealing with how this film affected your son. You
should be ashamed." She told me to go to hell. But seriously parents
heed my advice it will save you tons on therapy, bail, and/or rehab.
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