Infinity Pool

"Find out what kind of creature you really are."

2023 1h 58m EN

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★6.0TMDB · 1,134

HorrorScience FictionThriller

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While staying at an isolated island resort, James and Em are enjoying a perfect vacation of pristine beaches, exceptional staff, and soaking up the sun. But guided by the seductive and mysterious Gabi, they venture outside the resort grounds and find themselves in a culture filled with violence, hedonism, and untold horror. A tragic accident leaves them facing a zero tolerance policy for crime: either you'll be executed, or, if you’re rich enough to afford it, you can watch yourself die instead.

“Find out what kind of creature you really are.”

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Cast

Alexander Skarsgård
James Foster
Mia Goth
Gabi Bauer
Cleopatra Coleman
Em Foster
Jalil Lespert
Alban Bauer
Adam Boncz
Ketch
Amanda Brugel
Jennifer
John Ralston
Dr. Modan
Jeff Ricketts
Charles

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Brandon Cronenberg
Writers: Brandon Cronenberg
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, France, Hungary, United States of America

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MONEY

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Shot for just $4.5M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: Canada, France, Hungary, United States of America.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Brandon Cronenberg, shot by Karim Hussain. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Tim Hecker. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor James Vandewater shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Alexander Skarsgård and Mia Goth and Cleopatra Coleman carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Find out what kind of creature you really are.".

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The take

Brandon Cronenberg directs. Karim Hussain behind the camera. Tim Hecker scores. James Vandewater cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in Canada, France, Hungary, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Shot for just $4.5M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
2Released 3 years ago.
3International production across 4 countries: Canada, France, Hungary, United States of America.
4Directed by Brandon Cronenberg, shot by Karim Hussain. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Tim Hecker. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor James Vandewater shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Alexander Skarsgård and Mia Goth and Cleopatra Coleman carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Find out what kind of creature you really are.".
9IMDB entry: tt10365998 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 17 themes, including "infidelity", "island", "identity", "clone".

The technical file

Cinematography: Karim Hussain
Original score: Tim Hecker
Editing: James Vandewater
Production design: Zosia Mackenzie
Costume design: Mária Fatér
Makeup / hair: Svetlana Gutic
VFX supervisor: Andy Robinson
Sound: Alex Bullick
Stunt coordinator: Domonkos Párdányi
Runtime: 118 min · 1h 58m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $4,500,000
Box office: $5,078,400
Return: 113% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Infinity Pool (2023)

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Nathan2023-02-01
★ 8/10
Infinity Pool is a horny, horrifying look at ego and self-indulgence based on self-doubt and failure. The film follows novelist James Foster (Alexander Skarsgard) as he is mesmerized by Gabi (Mia Goth) resulting in a stained week of violence and debauchery. The plot is a story of two halves, the first being incredibly strong as the audience is learning the mystery behind the experiments, guests and their past. Viewers can resonate a ton with Foster's wife as she is constantly neglected and misused by her husband. That is ever apparent in the shot selection as she is constantly out of frame or unfocused. This part really worked for me, but as the story progressed the scope grew too large for its own good. The ending becomes unfocused, resulting in aspects that do not make sense or are incredibly unbelievable in the world that the film has set up. The film has fantastic cinematography though, filled with interesting visuals that create for a very unique and chaotic viewing experience. Every shot is calculated and filmed in an interesting way that creates suspense and uncomfortable feelings. The performances are superb, Mia Goth has found her niche in the "elevated" horror genre becoming a modern-day scream queen. Although, after X, Pearl, and now Infinity Pool, I would like to see her do some more diverse work, but she has nailed this type of character. Alexander Skarsgard is also great with some emotionally engrossing scenes mixed with cold, emotionless scenes that create an interesting dichotomy for the characters headspace. Although the film slightly stumbles towards the end and might have a bit of a bloated run time, there is still a ton to enjoy with a creative story, mind bending cinematography, and powerhouse performances. Score: 77% Verdict: Great
Chris Sawin2023-02-05
★ 8/10
Infinity Pool is an eccentric sci-fi horror filled with disturbing sex, crazy amounts of ultra-violence, and a sequence where Mia Goth breastfeeds Alexander Skarsgard. It’s super weird and obviously a different type of film that won’t appeal to the typical mainstream blockbuster crowd. The film takes an interesting detour into what defines gluttony and to what extremes humans will undergo in order to feel hungry again when their stomachs are already bloated from overeating. Ambiguously haunting with bloodcurdling sensuality, _Infinity Pool _is not for the squeamish and yet such an impressive and bourgeois bloodbath for those who admire unusually unsettling cinema. Full review: https://boundingintocomics.com/2023/02/01/infinity-pool-review-replicating-the-sins-of-the-new-flesh/
Axel2023-02-22
★ 5/10
Infinity Pool presents a fascinating concept that is both original and intriguing. The movie follows a storyline that is similar to The Purge, but with a twist. In this movie, there are no consequences for the wealthy elite, which is a unique and thought-provoking concept. However, the movie loses its way quickly, and the storyline becomes too bizarre for its own good. The events that unfold towards the end are confusing, and there seems to be no clear message to take away from them. The actors' performances are commendable, and the production values are excellent. The visual effects and cinematography are well-executed, but unfortunately, they cannot compensate for the muddled and confusing storyline. Overall, Infinity Pool is an interesting idea, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. The movie is too convoluted and lacks a coherent message, leaving the audience feeling unsatisfied. Despite some of its strengths, this movie is ultimately a miss.