THE PORTRAIT
After her husband is devastated by a tragic accident, a devoted wife obsesses over a mysterious portrait that resembles him as he was; but when it starts to terrorize her, she must decide if it’s possessed or if she’s losing her mind.
Immersive editing and camera work immediately draw you into Simon Ross‘ THE PORTRAIT. Fipsi Seilern creates stunning paintings that captivate and disturb. David Griffiths‘s screenplay leads us down a path that appears to be bit Dorian Gray, but the joke’s on us in the end.
Mark-Paul Gosselar plays Brookes, the groundskeeper. His dominant physical presence and the fact that he bears a resemblance to Alex make him an intriguing addition to the narrative. Virginia Madsen plays cousin Mags, a woman who knows more about the family history than Sofia wants to hear. She delivers a precise amount of eerie mystery. Ryan Kwanten is Alex, Sofia’s husband. Kwanten gives the role a frightening aura while simultaneously settling into the physical trauma left behind by the accident. These dual traits allow his acting chops to shine bright, especially considering the little dialogue Alex has. Natalia Cordova-Buckley gives Sofia a perfect balance of determination, frustration, and emotional trauma to keep you perched on the edge of your seat. Her raw vulnerability takes you on a journey that most women will find surprisingly relatable.
THE PORTRAIT pits hope against grief and science against the supernatural in a psychologically menacing manner.
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The Official Trailer for
THE PORTRAIT
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Distributed By: |
Saban Films |
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On VOD & Digital: |
December 8, 2023 |
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Directed By: |
Simon Ross |
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Written By: |
David Griffiths |
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Produced By: |
Christian de Gallegos , David Griffiths |
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Starring: |
Natalia Cordova-Buckley, Ryan Kwanten, Isidora Goreshter with Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Virginia Madsen |
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Rating: |
R for violence, some sexual content, language and brief drug use |
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Run Time: |
86 Minutes |
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