Nocebo

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Hugo S Suffering from memory loss and mental breakdown, a woman shows signs of a mysterious illness not recognised or treatable by conventional medicine. The arrival of a domestic carer, a Philippine woman adept of folk remedies, brings hope to the troubled family. The promising mystical aid soon reveals to be an act of revenge for a past tragedy. "Nocebo" is a psychological thriller that uses paranormal elements to examine the exploitation of those who are socially disadvantaged. Despite not being particularly scary, the movie excels in its social commentary on the toxicity of capitalism, especially the parasit relationship between the wealthy and the poor. What goes around comes around! Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/04/25 Full Review Ricardo d Um roteiro simples e previsível. Bom trabalho de atuação das protagonistas, uma bela crítica dos problemas de trabalho escravo, vida social e familiar na atualidade. Os efeitos não são tão bons. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/25 Full Review ken z There was one scene when the spoon fell, it was such a great introduction of Diana (Filipinos have superstition about utensils, a spoon dropping is a sign that a woman is arriving unexpectedly). I definitely knew this film is gonna be great. Miss Chai, you are so underrated and she played this character very well. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/29/24 Full Review Guy V Nocebo: A Predictable and Frustrating Misfire. --- Nocebo is an exercise in wasted potential, and not even the faintest shred of suspense or complexity saves it from being a deeply underwhelming experience. The film teases psychological intrigue and moral ambiguity but delivers a narrative so simplistic and misguided it leaves the audience insulted rather than entertained. --- From the outset, the story unfolds with all the subtlety of a sledgehammer, telegraphing every plot point so blatantly that any expectation of a twist—a hallmark of the director’s previous work—is quickly squashed. The result? A film that drags its audience through an excruciatingly obvious narrative with no payoff. You can see the conclusion a mile away, and yet, it arrives without the satisfaction of well-earned resolution or deeper insight. --- Worse still, the moral underpinnings of the story crumble under scrutiny. The central message, ostensibly about exploitation or the misuse of power, is entirely undermined by its own plot mechanics. The “fault” clearly lies with a manager who fails to provide adequate facilities and creates a system destined to collapse under its own flaws—locking doors, monopolizing keys, and ignoring clear signs of deterioration. Yet the film blames everything else but him, skewing its narrative in a way that feels disingenuous and lazy. Instead of critiquing systemic failure, it chooses to moralize about the wrong things, rendering its commentary hollow. --- Add to this the uninspired performances and flat direction, and you’re left with a movie that doesn’t just fail to entertain—it fails to justify its very existence. Nocebo isn’t just bad—it’s frustratingly wrongheaded, offering no twists, no tension, and no truth. Save yourself the time and skip this one. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/15/24 Full Review Goran G Besides the main character acted somewhat reasonably senseless in vulnerable emotional state, as we all do, this movie is actually great and has some fine screenwriting like '-will I ever see you again? -no, but you will hear me again'. I think the lovers of the witchcraft subgenre should definitely see this one. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/29/25 Full Review Murray C Intriguing horror thriller with an interesting pretext and held together by good performances. Although the plot becomes somewhat clunky as it becomes obvious what's going on, the switching between the UK and Fillipino scenes and some genuinely unsettling tropes make this a great watch. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/06/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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