Thursday, October 24, 2024

The Piano Teacher (2001)

October Challenge Day 21

So. This movie's poster has given me feels - not good ones - ever since I first saw it some 20 years ago. 

I didn't know what it was. I didn't know if it was because they are in a bathroom, on the bathroom ground floor, or they are so clearly in a mindless passion. Either way, I think this image is VERY MUCH ON PURPOSE, let's talk about: 



Ugggggg. This film upset me so much - and then it didn't. Or at least, I think it didn't but it probably still does. 

This one has been on my radar for a while now and I've been avoiding it like I avoid that very uncomfortable man who continues to bump into me in the bread section of the local grocery store and he says "We need to stop meeting like this". I laugh and say "yeah. This is weird", as I walk away. 

But then I finally caved and decide to go on a date with him and then I walk away little traumatized but safe. 

This film is about Abuse. 

All sorts of abuse here! Mental, emotional, physical - you name it. 

An unhinged look into fetishes and control (bad control), here we have the story of a young man who becomes obsessed with his very unwell teacher. 

Yikes.

Of course it's another film you'll find in the Drama section, but again, I find drama to be so absolutely horrifying so here it is, being reviewed!

This film feels gross. It's just gross, uneasy, and a cringe binge red flag party all around. No one is doing well here but it presents as some sort of romance. The ending had my in panic attacks. 

Best watched alone, living your best single life. Pairs with soup that's been on the stove for several days. I watched this film on HBO Max, or use the Find It! Watch It! links on Horror Habit's side bar to see where else you can find this UGGGH of a feature. 


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