Review of Holy Spider (2022) by Bertobellamy — 28 Apr 2023
In 'Holy Spider,' a gripping thriller à la 'Zodiac' about a serial killer who lives a normal life with his family in Mashhad, Iran, Ali Abbasi makes the controversial decision of incorporating the point of view of the misogynistic killer.
It's somewhat problematic that the journalist investigating the case, played by Zar Amir Ebrahimi, gets sidelined for almost half of the movie in favor of the killer. Fortunately, the way the film tackles themes like the cult of personality, corruption, and extremism gives insight into how rooted social problems in Iran are.
Oh, and the atmosphere the music creates is also noteworthy.
This review of Holy Spider (2022) was written by Bertobellamy on 28 Apr 2023.
Holy Spider has generally received positive reviews.
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