Society
Director: Brian Yuzna
Actors: Billy Warlock, Concetta D'Agnese, Ben Slack
PlotBill Whitney, a wealthy teenager living in Beverly Hills with his seemingly perfect family, feels increasingly alienated and out of place. Despite his comfortable life, Bill is plagued by recurring nightmares and a growing sense of unease that something is profoundly wrong with his surroundings. His paranoia intensifies when his sister's ex-boyfriend, David, gives him a tape recording that suggests his family’s involvement in bizarre and sinister activities. Confiding in his therapist and trying to maintain normalcy at school, Bill delves deeper into the mystery, uncovering disturbing hints that the elite society around him may harbor dark secrets.
The tension escalates as Bill discovers inconsistencies and disturbing truths about those closest to him, leading to a series of encounters filled with deception and horror. A school friend named Milo begins to share his concerns and assists Bill in his quest for the truth. As they dig deeper, their investigations take a perilous turn, culminating in a shocking revelation about the true nature of the societal elite. The fragmentation of reality and trust climaxes in a nightmarish ordeal that forces Bill to confront the chilling truth about his family and their place in the world.
Writers: Zeph E. Daniel, Rick Fry
Release Date: 11 Jun 1992
Runtime: 99 min
Rating: R
Country: United States, Japan
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Brian Yuzna’s Society is a grotesque, satirical body-horror film known for its practical effects and provocative themes, receiving a commendable Blu-ray release from Arrow.
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