Red Krokodil
Director: Domiziano Cristopharo
Actors: Valerio Cassa, Viktor Karam, Brock Madson
PlotIn a dystopian, desolate environment, the film follows a man who is deeply addicted to Krokodil, a homemade, flesh-eating drug. As his addiction worsens, he becomes increasingly isolated from the world, retreating into the confines of a dilapidated room. The man experiences severe hallucinations and physical deterioration, leading him to spirals of despair and self-destruction. His reality becomes blurred with horrific visions, turning his existence into an excruciating nightmare. Attempting to escape his torment through the drug only intensifies his suffering, highlighting the dreadful impact of addiction.
As his condition deteriorates further, the man's memories and hallucinations become indistinguishable from each other. He grapples with visions of purgatorial landscapes and surreal creatures, losing his grip on sanity. His solitary confinement amplifies his descent into madness, portraying a harrowing journey of self-annihilation spurred by substance abuse. Amidst the chaos of his mental and physical breakdown, he intermittently confronts past traumas and regrets. The film underscores the relentless agony of addiction and the bleak prospects of recovery when ensnared in such a vicious cycle.
Writers: Francesco Scardone (screenplay)
Release Date: 01 Jan 2013
Runtime: 80 min
Rating: N/A
Country: Italy
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Red Krokodil offers strong technical merits but is a challenging, overly graphic exploration of a Russian junkie's descent, more interesting to ponder than watch.
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