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Stoker (2013)
Release Year: 2013
Nation: United Kingdom, United States of America
Alternative Title: Lazos perversos, Innocent Garden, Lanetli Kan, Segredos de Sangue, Stoker - Die Unschuld endet
Director: Park Chan-wook
Writer: Wentworth Miller
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Dune Entertainment, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Indian Paintbrush, Scott Free Productions
Genre: Coming-Of-Age Fiction, Drama, Horror, Mystery Film, Thriller
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Keywords
Keywords: adoring, affectation, ambiguous, ambivalent, antagonistic, anxious, audacious, dancer, dead body, death, defiant, dubious, family relationships, funeral, hilarious, intense, mental illness, playing piano, psychopath, secret, teenager, tennis, widow
Story
After India Stoker's father Richard dies in a car accident, her mysterious uncle Charlie arrives at their home to live with India and her emotionally unstable mother Evie. Unbeknownst to them, Charlie harbors dark secrets and ulterior motives. Initially, India finds solace in Charlie's presence as he fills the void left by her father's death. However, she soon begins to suspect that something is amiss with this charming stranger who plays piano and dances like no one's watching. As Charlie's true nature starts to emerge, India becomes increasingly fascinated by him despite her growing suspicions.
Summary
Stoker (2013) is a psychological thriller directed by Park Chan-wook, known for his audacious storytelling and intense atmospheres. Set in the quiet town of the Stoker family estate, this film explores themes of ambiguous family relationships, mental illness, and the darker aspects of human nature. The story follows India Stoker (Mia Wasikowska), a teenager grappling with her father's sudden death and the arrival of her enigmatic uncle Charlie (Matthew Goode). As secrets unfold, the narrative takes on a suspenseful tone that keeps viewers guessing until the film's haunting conclusion.
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