Nightmare Alley (2021) is a psychological thriller directed by Guillermo del Toro, based on the novel by William Lindsay Gresham. Set in the 1940s, the film follows Stanton Carlisle (Bradley Cooper), a charming but morally ambiguous drifter who joins a traveling carnival. He learns the tricks of the trade, becoming a mentalist, and eventually teams up with a psychiatrist, Dr. Lilith Ritter (Cate Blanchett), to exploit wealthy clients with a dangerous con. As Stanton becomes more entangled in his own deception, the film explores themes of ambition, corruption, and the darker sides of human nature. With stunning visuals and a haunting atmosphere, Nightmare Alley is a suspenseful journey into manipulation and betrayal.
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