In Nocebo, everything deserves praise. The story and the themes and ideas it deals with, performances of the cast, soundtrack, direction, screenplay, creepy and tense atmosphere, horror elements, cinematography, and ending all deserve all praise without any exception.
Regarding the flaws, the only flaw that I saw in the movie was some horror scenes which were, from my point of view, unnecessary and a little bit disgusting. Rather than that, everything else was perfect.
I liked Nocebo so much, and I wish that they make more psychological movies which are even deeper in the future. That is why when it comes to score, I gladly give Nocebo 9 out of 10.
Plot summary
A fashion designer is suffering from a mysterious illness that puzzles her doctors and frustrates her husband, until help arrives in the form of a Filipino carer, who uses traditional folk healing to reveal a horrifying truth.
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A Lot Better than Expected
Impressed
Went into this movie feeling quite unsure of how it would go. I have to admit I was drawn to watching it due to it a having Eva Green in its cast.
But I was pleasantly surprised, the film contains stunning visuals as well as a fantastic performance from all cast members. Although it isn't a genre defining film I do think it is an original take on the psychological horror/ thriller genre. I was pleasantly surprised at the representation of Filipino culture and its lack of mocking towards it as films often tend to do these days.
All in all a very good movie and although I feel not properly advertised as I only learned of its release through Eva Greens IG, it is still a film worth watching Well done to all involved.
Surprised by How Effective This Film Was
This is a film that will sneaks up on you with how good and effective it is as horror mystery. The central relationship in this film is between Christine (Eva Green) a fashion designer who suddenly falls to a mysterious and debilitating illness, and her Filipino helper Diana (played by the wonderful discovery Chai Fonacier) who appears from nowhere and starts taking care of Christine using unorthodox methods that alarms Christine's husband Felix (Mark Strong). Diana has drive and determination, but her motives and agendas are mysterious, is she a snake-oil salesman taking advantage of Christine? Or is she un altruistic healer who wants to take care of her? By the end of the film, you will realize this is a horror film that delivers the goods, and it all ties up its threads logically. It's not a very scary horror film, but it's thoughtful and it's cathartic. I really like this one and I highly recommend it.