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