Review of The Neon Demon (2016) by William James S — 05 Feb 2017

Darkly humorous, hypnotic, and not afraid of wearing its influences on its sleeve, The Neon Demon is the absolutely phenomenal psychological horror film by Nick Winding Refn.

This review of The Neon Demon (2016) was written by William James S on 05 Feb 2017.

The Neon Demon has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Damian S (504) on 30 May 2018

Pretenciosa, artificial pero visualmente hermosa, un film que visualmente es muy hipnotizante con una historia basica, con puntos de giro interesantes,…

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By Monica Reid (48) for Far Out Magazine (48) on 26 Aug 2018

The bland objectification of the modelling business, the self-loathing, self-mutilation, and desperation of the lovely young models, are cuttingly…

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By Peter F (998) on 21 May 2018

The vapidity and objectification that surrounds the modeling world seems like prime material for a horror film, and filmmaker Nicolas Winding…

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By Kevin S (2,121) on 10 Jun 2018

Very poor show Beauty may be the only thing as the asshole model guy proffers but not for this film. The beauty isn't even that great…

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The Neon Demon is most likely Nicolas Winding Refn's version of a comedy. Whether this is a good or bad thing will be up to each... viewer…

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By Bradley K (274) on 10 Jun 2018

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Nicolas Winding Refn tells the cruelty, superficiality, and emptiness of the fashion industry with a self-indulgent, pretentious film that…

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