Audio
Shorts
Movies & Games
Blog & StoriesIn Matteo Garrone’s unsettling psychological drama, a goldsmith’s obsessive quest for an idealized beauty spirals into a nightmarish fixation. When he meets Sonia, a woman who captivates him, his admiration slowly corrodes into a relentless pressure for her to conform to his distorted vision—pushing her toward a dangerous, unhealthy thinness. As the line between love and control blurs, the film’s restrained, almost clinical tone amplifies the creeping dread, turning a simple romance into a chilling exploration of vanity, obsession, and the fragility of identity.
Primo amore
Directors
Language
Country
Production
Streaming
User Reviews
GialloGuy – 7/10
“Garrone's direction is cool and precise, making the gradual descent into obsession feel unnervingly real. The performances are strong, but the slow pace might test some viewers. Still, it's a haunting look at beauty standards that stays with you.”
NightOwl_Nic – 6/10
“I appreciated the uncomfortable atmosphere and the way it made me squirm, but I wanted more scares and less subtlety. The psychological tension is there, but it never fully erupts. It's a solid watch, but not a horror classic for me.”
TerrorTina – 8/10
“This film got under my skin in a way few do. The obsessive relationship and the gradual manipulation feel terrifyingly plausible. The lack of gore makes it even more chilling. Highly recommended for fans of slow-burn dread.”
FrightenedFred – 5/10
“To be honest, I found it a bit too artsy and slow. The premise is creepy, but I never felt genuinely scared. The characters were hard to relate to, and I struggled to stay engaged. Not my cup of tea, but I see why some enjoy it.”
