Coming from the strange and dark mind of Brandon Cronenberg is what is most likely to be 2023's most lavishly viscous film, Infinity Pool. With its salacious themes and even more explicit visuals, Cronenberg's latest adventure into the darkest depth of the human psyche has racked up quite a reputation. Countless connections have been made surrounding the film's similarity to Parasite (2019), The Menu (2022), and even the smash hit TV series The White Lotus (2021-). However, whilst Ininfity Pool takes the satirised elite elements in its stride, the film is so incredibly bleak and crushing that any straight ties to other works are fruitless in describing just how effective Infinity Pool really is.
The film follows Em (Cleopatra Coleman) and James (Alexander Skarsgård), a young couple desperately needing a getaway as they retreat to La Tolqa, a private beach resort. However, instead of the expected rest and relaxation, the trip soon takes a turn for the worse as they come across the mysterious Gabi (Mia Goth).
