What’s it about?

Two conspiracy theorists kidnap a high-profile CEO because they’re convinced she’s actually an alien.

What did we think?

Anthony Sherratt says: Disturbing, funny and even sometimes absurd, Bugonia is a movie that defies easy categorisation but for people who enjoy not being to predict what’s going to happen it’s a great little watch. Director Yorgos Lanthimos (Kinds of Kindness, The Lobster, Killing of a Sacred Deer) once again weaves an off-beat tale that explores humanity without justifying behaviours.

There’s a very dark humour running throughout but there are multiple moments where the tone shifts suddenly. For example the moment you realise there might not be a way for a person to convince another you’re not an alien is truly chilling. 

Between the intensity of the concept and the incredible performances, no character is fully sympathetic and we’re often reminded they’re all too human (or are they?). An uneasiness stays with the viewer throughout and it’s this unsurity that sets this intelligent-yet-quirky film apart.

Full of moments that will make you both chuckle and squirm uncomfortably, this smart, slow-paced flick is destined to be as much of a cult classic as the original South Korean on which this is based. 9/10

Stephen Scott says: ‘black comedy’ is a terrible description for this mesmerising tale of horror and absurdity. Super-massive black hole comedy is far more appropriate.

When you think about it, ordinary folk could be convinced in a conspiracy theory where the CEO of a pharmaceutical company is an alien from another galaxy sent to destroy humanity. And if you were that CEO, when your life depends on it, is there any point in denying it?

It’s nice to see a movie where you have no idea what could happen next while still being thoroughly entertained. 9/10