Spring
Directed by Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead
Evan (Lou Taylor Pucci, Evil Dead, Thumbsucker) is a young American fleeing to Europe to escape his past. While backpacking along the Italian coast, everything changes during a stop at an idyllic Italian village, where he meets and instantly connects with the enchanting and mysterious Louise (Nadia Hilker). A flirtatious romance begins to bloom between the two; however, Evan soon realizes that Louise has been harboring a monstrous, primordial secret that puts both their relationship and their lives in jeopardy. A beautiful, fluid genre-bender from directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead (Resolution), SPRING is an unforgettable romance of mythical proportions.
After the death of his mother, Evan leaves California for Italy, where he falls for a mysterious young woman.
Cast: Lou Taylor Pucci, Nadia Hilker, Francesco Carnelutti
Member Reviews
Excellent
Mature, but a surprisingly charming film.
A great romance/horror movie.
The end just sucks. The rest is ok. The end just sucks.
It’s difficult to express how perfectly Benson & Moorehead are able to thread the needle here. Much like their first film, “Resolution,” what begins as a personal drama with genre aspects of crime and thriller touches soon spills over into something beyond description and definition. While some might dub this “Lovecraftian” the truth is that it’s closer to Cosmic Horror. If you can’t enjoy this film, then I question your ability to enjoy anything at all—truly.