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Thanks for the tip, I see early Polanski is mentioned as a reference in reviews. It’s an interesting sub genre. Others in the same vein include VOX LUX (2018), MAXXXINE (2024) and SMILE 2 (2024). Or for the fashion world, THE NEON DEMON (2016), or fading film stars, the Cronenberg-ian THE SUBSTANCE (2024). Deconstructing the vulgarism of it all, it fits well with horror or thrillers (be it psychological or physical).
We loved both MAXXXINE (2024) and THE SUBSTANCE (2024). How is SMILE 2? I tried to watch the first one, but thought it was ridiculous. I guess people have different reactions to horror.