Black Circle
Director: Adrian Garcia Bogliano
Actors: Christina Lindberg, Felice Jankell, Erica Midfjäll
PlotThe story begins when sisters Isa and Celeste reconnect after a long period of estrangement. Celeste is struggling with personal issues and a stagnant life, while Isa introduces her to an intriguing vinyl record that promises to change her life by offering a self-improvement program. This mysterious hypnosis record, believed to have extraordinary powers, captivates Celeste, who desperately seeks a means to regain control and happiness. As she listens to the record, her life takes an unexpected turn with seemingly miraculous transformations that fill her with newfound energy and enthusiasm.
However, the positive changes soon reveal themselves to be accompanied by sinister consequences. Increasingly obsessed, Celeste becomes ensnared in the record’s influence, leading to a series of bizarre and unsettling events. Isa, concerned for her sister’s wellbeing, delves into the record’s origins, uncovering a dark and pervasive power that threatens their reality. As Celeste dives deeper into this altered state, the distinction between reality and illusion blurs. Isa must confront the unknown to save her sister from the malevolent force behind the record before it consumes her completely. While grappling with ominous visions and mounting tension, their bond is tested as they face an otherworldly challenge that could either unite them or tear them apart forever. The unfolding story raises questions about the nature of identity and reality as it weaves a tale of suspense and supernatural intrigue.
Writers: Adrian Garcia Bogliano
Release Date: 23 Aug 2019
Runtime: 101 min
Rating: N/A
Country: Mexico, Sweden
Language: Swedish
Home Video Reviews
Black Circle offers intriguing elements with its existential horror and Lindberg's return, but is marred by uneven pacing and distracting cinematography.
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