Pub.lished Movie Reviews
Swallow (2019)
"Swallow" is an extremely tense thriller about a young pregnant wife who turns to pica, a compulsive eating disorder, in order to regain some semblance of control.
In her married life, while she lives in a gilded cage, her dominant husband insists on her total submission to him.
The tension quietly builds as Hunter meekly submits to her husband, but in private, swallows thing after dangerous thing.
I thoroughly recommend this movie.
"Are you happy, or are you pretending to be happy?"
- You are under the age of 18. The film has mature content and strong language.
- You have a sensitive stomach. The movie deals with a disorder that involves swallowing harmful objects.
- You are uncomfortable with graphic scenes of physical harm.
- You have a fear of hospitals or medical procedures.
- You are not interested in psychological thrillers that deal with disturbing subjects.
Warning: The following may contain spoilers:
The main character, Hunter, is a newlywed housewife who develops a taste for inedible objects. I mean, I get it, we all have our cravings. Mine's for chocolate, hers just happens to be for marbles, thumbtacks, and batteries. I guess she missed the memo about a balanced diet.
Black Swan (2010)
Directed by Darren Aronofsky, this intense psychological thriller follows a ballet dancer who struggles with her identity and succumbs to pressure as she becomes more engrossed in her role. The movie's exploration of obsession and control aligns closely with the themes in "Swallow".
The Machinist (2004)Starring Christian Bale, this film is about an industrial worker who hasn't slept in a year and starts doubting his own sanity. The psychological depth and the theme of bodily control share a similar vibe to "Swallow".
"Safe" (1995):Directed by Todd Haynes, "Safe" features Julianne Moore as a woman who develops multiple chemical sensitivity, which turns her life upside down. This film explores themes of health, control, and identity, similar to the psychological struggles in "Swallow".
"Antichrist" (2009):A provocative film by Lars von Trier, featuring a couple who retreat to a cabin in the woods to grieve the loss of their child. The movie dives deep into themes of grief, pain, and psychological turmoil, akin to the mental struggle portrayed in "Swallow".
"Requiem for a Dream" (2000):Another film by Darren Aronofsky, this movie depicts the lives of four individuals and their descent into drug addiction. It’s a harrowing look at how control can be lost and the devastating impact of compulsion, themes that resonate with "Swallow".
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