Climax

R

Released Mar 1, 2019

1h 35m

Drama

Music

Horror

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When members of a dance troupe are lured to an empty school, drug-laced sangria causes their jubilant rehearsal to descend into a dark and explosive nightmare as they try to survive the night -- and find out who's responsible -- before it's too late.

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Critics Consensus

Challenging and rewarding in equal measure, Climax captures writer-director Gaspar Noé working near his technically brilliant and visually distinctive peak.

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Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

Regardless the various attempts at shock value (with scenes involving self-mutilation and abortion) seem downright desperate.

Mar 16, 2020

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Ben Croll

TheWrap

Just like Possession, this tale of stylized hysteria is an absolute scream.

Feb 12, 2020

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Michael Koresky

Film Comment Magazine

In the latest goofy provocation from a director who never saw a space-dank dungeon or sunny bedroom-upon which he couldn't unleash a swirly-twirly camera, Noé puts a pansexual, multicultural dance troupe through its paces before sending them to hell.

Mar 21, 2019

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D.M. Palmer

Vague Visages

The film documents the dissipation of idealism and the gradual slide into self-annihilation...

Nov 9, 2023

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

Less a film and more an experience (an anxiety-inducing one, at that), Climax is a fascinating and stressful watch.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 8, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Noe invites that curiosity with every film, like a giggling schoolboy who has set a whoopie cushion on a chair and can barely contain his laughter as someone approaches to sit.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 3, 2022

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Georgan G

This is a wild French movie that requires subtitles, but is blatantly sexual - with no translation needed. 24 dancers, with many so androgynous it keeps you guessing. Great dancing. However, LSD does not cause insanity, etc. so the premise is way off base.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/08/24

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chitown2bayarea

Hmmm how to make an artsy movie?? I know! Let's talk for half the movie, scream and act stupid for the second half, then flip the camera upside down for the last 20 minutes! Oh, and don't forget to kick a pregnant girl in the stomach!! VOILA!!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/27/24

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Lucy F

Fantastic. One of my top ten favourite films. Stylish, jarring, intense until the very last second of the film. Very skilled actors weaving a harrowing and high energy tale.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/10/24

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carter b

Terrifying but a blast

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/24

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Michael C

Incredible movie and acting!!! Need more movies like this!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/06/24

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Everardo C

Un mal viaje de accido y nada mas

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/04/24

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Synopsis

When members of a dance troupe are lured to an empty school, drug-laced sangria causes their jubilant rehearsal to descend into a dark and explosive nightmare as they try to survive the night -- and find out who's responsible -- before it's too late.

Director: Gaspar Noé
Screenwriter: Gaspar Noé
Distributor: A24
Production Co: arte France Cinéma, Eskwad, Wild Bunch, Les Cinémas de la Zone, Rectangle Productions, KNM
Rating: R (Disturbing Content|A Combination of Drug Use|Violent Behavior|Language|Some Graphic Nudity|Strong Sexuality)
Genre: Drama, Music, Horror
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 1, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 7, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $813.8K
Runtime: 1h 35m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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