Holy Spider
2022
Thriller / Drama
1h58
Un homme tue des prostitué en Iran. Une femme est chargée d’enquêter sur ce tueur en série. Mais on se rend compte que ça devient une affaire d’état dans laquelle le tueur est aussi afmiré car il combat le péché dans un pays très axé sur la religion. Jusqu’au dernier moment on ne sait pas l’issue du film. On pense qu’il va être sauvé par ses amis qui l’admirent. Mais il est bien condamné à mort
Synopsis
A journalist descends into the dark underbelly of the Iranian holy city of Mashhad as she investigates the serial killings of sex workers by the so called "Spider Killer", who believes he is cleansing the streets of sinners.
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Community Reviews
Viewers find 'Holy Spider' a gripping yet disturbing portrayal of societal issues in Iran, focusing on the grim reality of a serial killer targeting sex workers. The film's raw and unflinching depiction of violence and misogyny, alongside a strong performance by Zar Amir-Ebrahimi, has been highly praised. However, some viewers are critical of the repetitive and graphic nature of the violence, feeling it borders on gratuitous.
👍 Zar Amir-Ebrahimi's award-winning performance
👎 Repeated graphic violence may disturb
