PIERCING
by Nicolas Pesce
Synopsis: Reed kisses his wife and baby goodbye, seemingly headed away on business. But instead of clothes, he’s packed a murder kit. He’s planned everything meticulously: he’ll check into a hotel, call an escort service, and kill an unsuspecting prostitute. Only then will he rid himself of his murderous urges. But Reed’s plan could not account for Jackie, the alluring and mysterious call girl who arrives at his room. When an unexpected incident occurs, Reed and Jackie find themselves in a pulsating game of cat-and-mouse. Has he been found out? Is this all just some strange game? Or are they falling in love? As the night progresses, Reed starts to lose control. Before the night is over, a feverish nightmare will unfold, and the pair will seal their bond in blood.
Cast: Mia Wasikowska, Chris Abbott, Laia Costa, Wendell Pierce.
2018 / USA / 81 min / English
Produced by Borderline Films
“It’s great, if grisly, fun”
— Screen Daily
“Piercing is an early contender for horror film of the year”
— Film Pulse
“The film is expertly crafted with jewel-toned cinematography (…) it might be the best role of Wasikowska’s had in years”
— Variety
“The film braids horror elements with dark humor, trippy visuals, a twister romance, and an inversion of the traditional and tired stalker/victim motif”
— Slash Film
