Details
In the visually stunning and mind-bending film Naked Lunch (1991), an exterminator finds himself immersed in a nightmarish world of addiction, government conspiracies, and giant bugs. The story follows the protagonist, portrayed by Peter Weller, as he spirals into a surreal and hallucinatory journey.
Set in a port town in North Africa, the exterminator becomes hooked on a mysterious substance used to kill bugs. As his addiction grows, he accidentally kills his own wife in a horrific accident. Struggling to cope with guilt and paranoia, he becomes entangled in a secret plot orchestrated by colossal insects.
Directed by David Cronenberg and based on William S. Burroughs' controversial novel, Naked Lunch defies traditional narrative structure, merging reality and hallucination. It explores dark themes of addiction, control, sexuality, and existentialism with both absurdity and disturbingly vivid imagery.
Cronenberg's distinct visual style creates a surreal and haunting atmosphere throughout the film, challenging conventional storytelling in favor of a dreamlike experience. The actors deliver compelling performances, with Weller leading the way in a mesmerizing portrayal of a man on the edge.
Naked Lunch is a courageous and thought-provoking film that pushes boundaries and explores the depths of the human psyche. It is an avant-garde masterpiece that will captivate viewers with its unconventional storytelling, striking visuals, and profound themes.
Also Known As:
Naked LunchRelease Date:
31 Jul 1992Writers:
William S. Burroughs, David CronenbergAwards:
13 wins & 17 nominations
People also search for
The Prosecutor the Defender the Father and His Son
2015
The Hague, The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia: Two ambitious lawyers face each other in the trial of Milorad Krstic, who's accused of committing war crimes as a commander in the Bosnian war. The defender, Mikhail Finn, has managed to refute all the accusations against his client.
Category: Drama, War
Stars: Romane Bohringer, Samuel Fröler, Izudin Bajrovic
6.5 IMDB Rating 94 Views
Little Crumb
1999
The journey of a homeless boy who tries to find his father, set in the 1920's in Holland.
Category: Drama, Family
Stars: Ruud Feltkamp, Yannick van de Velde, Mitchell Redmond
6.5 IMDB Rating 73 Views
Sonny Boy
2011
A Dutch woman and a young man 17 years her junior from Suriname, struggle to make their relationship work in spite of the social and economic obstacles they face.
Category: Biography, Drama, Romantic, Romantic, War
Stars: Ricky Koole, Sergio Hasselbaink, Angelo Arnhem
6.7 IMDB Rating 81 Views
Monkey
2016
Iva (17) and Maya (12) are half-sisters with a common father who they adore. The life of the sisters is turned upside down by a truly shocking event - their father Andrey (45) is in a coma after a routine operation.
Category: Drama
Stars: Radina Borshosh, Valentin Ganev, Aleksandra Kostova
6.6 IMDB Rating 67 Views
Shane
1953
An ex-gunfighter defends homesteaders in 1889 Wyoming.
Category: Drama, Western
Stars: Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur, Van Heflin
7.6 IMDB Rating 5,790 Views
Inside Llewyn Davis
2013
A week in the life of a young singer as he navigates the Greenwich Village folk scene of 1961.
Category: Drama, Music, Tragedy
Stars: Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, John Goodman
7.4 IMDB Rating 5,451 Views
Suxxess
2002
A data company is about to change direction. From having been a pleasant workplace with coffee breaks and choir, the company is turning into a much tighter organization with tough leadership.
Category: Drama
Stars: Peter Engman, Cilla Thorell, Göran Ragnerstam
5.0 IMDB Rating 98 Views
The Brown Bunny
2003
Professional motorcycle racer Bud Clay heads from New Hampshire to California to race again. Along the way he meets various needy women who provide him with the cure to his own loneliness, but only a certain woman from his past wi...
Category: Drama, Tragedy
Stars: Vincent Gallo, Chloë Sevigny, Cheryl Tiegs
4.9 IMDB Rating 114 Views
Rad
1986
The story of one young man, Cru Jones, who has the intensity and desire to win a BMX race called Helltrack.
Category: Drama, Sport
Stars: Bart Conner, Lori Loughlin, Bill Allen
6.7 IMDB Rating 105 Views
Bäst före
2013
When Bosse, Anders and Lennart win some money on horse racing, they take a cruise together. Old friendship gets tested when Bosse's teenage love, Anna, appears on the boat.
Category: Comedy, Drama
Stars: Brasse Brännström, Ewa Fröling, Kjell Bergqvist
5.1 IMDB Rating 282 Views
