Society
dir. Brian Yuzna · 1990
Feature
Psychological Horror
Mood
Dark / Comedic
Look
vibrant yet unsettling, with exaggerated contrasts and surreal imagery
Structure
linear progression with escalating tension and surreal revelations
Plot
Bill is worried that he is 'different' to his sister and parents. They mix with other 'upper class' people while Bill is more down to earth. Even his girlfriend seems a bit odd. All is revealed when Bill returns home to find a party in full swing. Not for the weak of stomach.
Why watch
Bill feels increasingly alienated from his affluent family and their peculiar social circle. When he crashes a lavish party, he uncovers a horrifying secret that challenges his very identity. Watching this film is like stepping into a fever dream where the grotesque and the absurd collide, leaving you questioning the nature of reality and societal norms.
Cultural context
1990s horror trendscritiques of consumerismclass disparity in Americasuburban malaise