Machination
breathe in fear …
A glimpse into the life of a sensitive and anxious woman as she struggles to cope in self-isolation. With fear mounting and the demands of the world closing in, she is forced to confront her past and the monsters that surround her … both without and within.
Claustrophobic, intense, and led by a gripping and award-winning performance by Steffi Thake, Machination is a sharp, spiralling thriller about the consequences of breathing in constant fear.
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What the critics are saying
“It’s not an easy movie to watch, but it’s admirably unflinching in the way it observes Maria’s tics and phobias, showing how even something as seemingly benign and beneficial as hand-washing can become emblematic of a deeper self-loathing.”
“A subtle yet empathetic directorial effort and a very strong central performance by Steffi Thake really helps make this what it is, a rather fascinating piece of psycho horror with roots in the real world.”
“A relentless character study that is literally ripped from the headlines.”
“Rarely does indie cinema display this kind of performance in which the drama is based on something much more organic and passive than whatever emotional diatribe the story brings … This is one of those movies that everyone should see.”
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