@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Working extremely hard to keep his hotel afloat, Paul begins hearing voices in his head. Convinced that his wife has been unfaithful, he begins to see every male guest as a potential threat. What follows is Paul's downward spiral into the madness of deranged jealousy where he finally discovers that hell is not a state of mind – hell is himself.
Quick Stats
6.9
TMDB Rating
279
Votes
1h 42m
Runtime
$10.0M
Budget
$39K
Box Office
0%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorClaude Chabrol
WriterClaude Chabrol
CinematographyFabienne Delaleau
ComposerMatthieu Chabrol
EditorOlivier Rossignol
Production DesignPierre Galliard
Produced by
mk2 FilmsCED ProductionsFrance 3 CinémaCinémanuel
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Emmanuelle Béart
Nelly
François Cluzet
Paul Prieur
Nathalie Cardone
Marylin
André Wilms
Doctor Arnoux
Marc Lavoine
Martineau
C
Christiane Minazzoli
Mme Vernon
Dora Doll
Mme Chabert
Mario David
Duhamel
Jean-Pierre Cassel
M. Vernon
Sophie Artur
Clotilde
Thomas Chabrol
Julien
Yves Verhoeven
Young Boy
A
Amaya Antolin
Mariette
J
Jean-Claude Barbier
M. Pinoiseau
C
Claire de Beaumont
Mme Rudemont
