This was a weird movie. Lots of strange characters and scenes, lots of dream sequences, lots of sex, lots of empty dialogue. A few cheesy scares here and there, and some peculiar but nice visual imagery. I'll give that to the movie, the sets look beautiful, the castle is gorgeous and the visuals in some scenes are odd yet mesmerizing. The movie is a bit too experimental for its own good however, it is hard to take the story seriously when all the movie seems to want to be doing is look artistic and surreal. It also seems to take a few hints from Fifty Shade of Grey, but in a gothic-horror setting. Analeigh Tipton is an interesting actress but deserves better than this weak story-telling. Overall, a very bizarre film that just isn't very good. Added a point for the fine visuals.
27 Reviews
Strange happenings
kosmasp23 June 2018
This is not a great movie, yet if you are into the occult and horror in general, you may find something here that will spark something in you. There's nudity and blood in this and of course twists (the last one may be a bit redundant, but I've seen worse).
Characters may seem a bit out of touch with reality, but there's always a reason for things happening. If they act according to the world presented in the movie that is of course. Some may compare it to Eyes Wide Shut, yet that would not be fair, it's a different beast (masked orgy being one of the few things these movies have in common). Check it out, if you have a heart for low budget horror
Characters may seem a bit out of touch with reality, but there's always a reason for things happening. If they act according to the world presented in the movie that is of course. Some may compare it to Eyes Wide Shut, yet that would not be fair, it's a different beast (masked orgy being one of the few things these movies have in common). Check it out, if you have a heart for low budget horror
Appropriately Sexy, but Otherwise Inane
romanorum17 March 2019
Warning: Spoilers
Before the initial credits appear, Sadie (Analeigh Tipton) is engaged in an intense sexual act with her ex-boyfriend, bearded Alex (Jakob Cedergren). Interposed are brief back-shots of her in various sexual proclivities.
After the credits, Sadie is the guest of honor at a book tour in Turin, Italy, where, in describing her autobiography, she relates her sexual feelings to a gathering. Her latest boyfriend is Thierry (Valentin Merlet). After the gathering, Alex, who is around, invites her to a seamy club, where she meets Francesca (Marta Gastini), who is as attractive as Sadie is. Alex invites Sadie and Francesca to his business-partner's villa, really a 17th century walled fortress decorated with magnificent art and statues. For some insipid reason she accepts.
At the villa Sadie and Francesca take drugs (pills) with alcohol. Sadie develops a lesbian relationship with Francesca. Meanwhile, bizarre rituals occur and masked guests attend wearing strange attire. There is a ritualistic killing, a "black magic" type of ceremony. Is it all a dream? Bloodstained fingers say no. When Sadie questions Alex the next day, he says she should have known what she was getting into.
Thierry then appears at the villa for some reason, but is rebuffed by sexually-charged Sadie. Later it is Thierry who is tied up and on the sacrificial agenda. Sadie is given a knife. What will Sadie do? Will she ever escape her dilemma? Is her name a derivative of sadism?
This is an artsy type of film like "Last Year at Marienbad" (1961), an entirely different film, but also difficult to understand. Despite its colorful sets, erotic scenes, and on-location filming, "Compulsion" makes little sense. The screenwriting and plot are weak, and the film unmemorable.
After the credits, Sadie is the guest of honor at a book tour in Turin, Italy, where, in describing her autobiography, she relates her sexual feelings to a gathering. Her latest boyfriend is Thierry (Valentin Merlet). After the gathering, Alex, who is around, invites her to a seamy club, where she meets Francesca (Marta Gastini), who is as attractive as Sadie is. Alex invites Sadie and Francesca to his business-partner's villa, really a 17th century walled fortress decorated with magnificent art and statues. For some insipid reason she accepts.
At the villa Sadie and Francesca take drugs (pills) with alcohol. Sadie develops a lesbian relationship with Francesca. Meanwhile, bizarre rituals occur and masked guests attend wearing strange attire. There is a ritualistic killing, a "black magic" type of ceremony. Is it all a dream? Bloodstained fingers say no. When Sadie questions Alex the next day, he says she should have known what she was getting into.
Thierry then appears at the villa for some reason, but is rebuffed by sexually-charged Sadie. Later it is Thierry who is tied up and on the sacrificial agenda. Sadie is given a knife. What will Sadie do? Will she ever escape her dilemma? Is her name a derivative of sadism?
This is an artsy type of film like "Last Year at Marienbad" (1961), an entirely different film, but also difficult to understand. Despite its colorful sets, erotic scenes, and on-location filming, "Compulsion" makes little sense. The screenwriting and plot are weak, and the film unmemorable.
I'll make this short........
marioreturns9 December 2018
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Love Annaleigh Tipton and the scenes filmed in the palace were sumptuous and on-point. Plus the plot had an old-style Gothic horror-type of grandeur to them that draws my fancy. Sex scenes were ok, as well, as far as lesbian erotica goes. The ending was good, as well. Good for fans of erotic horror overall.
Let's do 'Eye's Wide Shut' ... but badly!!!!
Moviereeeels121 May 2018
Unfortunately, i have to say don't bother watching this unless you had 99 cents to spare and some time to have a nap.
Production values are good and some nice visuals, some adult scenes and acting is fine, but just nothing to this film .... a poor version of 'Eye's Wide shut' , Fifty Shades and a wannabe Argento movie.
Was very disappointed, and at times bored, some shocking scenes but nothing to save this very lame effort of a film!
Poor script, beautiful Lio
kingjohn-6861920 June 2021
This movie surely lacks a more detailed story. Was this a story at all???
But it has some nice pictures.
I have to say that I only bought it for 1 euro, cause I liked to see Lio wearing no clothes. She surely is a very beautiful woman, who can also act. But the script of this movie simply is very poor.
There are some explicit scenes, but nothing scandalous.
The thin story only allows 4 stars, but beautiful Lio allowed me to give 5 stars...
But it has some nice pictures.
I have to say that I only bought it for 1 euro, cause I liked to see Lio wearing no clothes. She surely is a very beautiful woman, who can also act. But the script of this movie simply is very poor.
There are some explicit scenes, but nothing scandalous.
The thin story only allows 4 stars, but beautiful Lio allowed me to give 5 stars...
Think of this as theater
nogodnomasters26 February 2018
Warning: Spoilers
Sadie Glass (Analeigh Tipton) writes erotic thrillers based on her real life experiences as she enjoys choking and other oddities. Her boyfriend Alex (Jakob Cedergren) is made out to be the villain. She meets up with him in Turin, Italy along with Francesca (Marta Gastini), a performer. It becomes a weekend of drugs, "Eyes Wide Shut" and ritual. Not much a story line. Craig Goodwill is no Tinto Brass. If you enjoyed the 50 Shades of Mediocrity series, you might like this one.
Guide: F-word, sex, nudity (Analeigh Tipton, Marta Gastini, + extras)
Guide: F-word, sex, nudity (Analeigh Tipton, Marta Gastini, + extras)
suedo Euro erotic arthouse
SnoopyStyle17 February 2019
Erotic novelist Sadie Glass (Analeigh Tipton) has a complicated relationship with boyfriend Thierry. At a book reading, she meets Alex who invites her to his palatial estate. She brings along new acquaintance Francesca.
At first, I assumed this to be an arthouse 50 Shades movie. Then there is the turn into an arthouse Euro horror. In the end, it's an Eyes Wide Shut situation with a bit of blood. Its biggest problem is the lack of depth with Sadie. She's a cold fish and there is no way to engage with her character. None of the characters have much depth. The Euro horror could have worked but like the vastness of its palace setting, there is an emptiness to the movie. It has no tension and makes no connection with the audience. This might work if Sadie starts off as a mousy character and the erotic horror starts opening her up. As it stands, there is no character progression either. It has the semblance of style with limited substance.
At first, I assumed this to be an arthouse 50 Shades movie. Then there is the turn into an arthouse Euro horror. In the end, it's an Eyes Wide Shut situation with a bit of blood. Its biggest problem is the lack of depth with Sadie. She's a cold fish and there is no way to engage with her character. None of the characters have much depth. The Euro horror could have worked but like the vastness of its palace setting, there is an emptiness to the movie. It has no tension and makes no connection with the audience. This might work if Sadie starts off as a mousy character and the erotic horror starts opening her up. As it stands, there is no character progression either. It has the semblance of style with limited substance.
All the ingredients but no skill to put them together
raecracy12 October 2018
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This movie sounds intensely interesting but was so boring I started to Wikipedia the real history of the villa while watching it.
Great story line set-up: writer of erotic memoirs sees old bf who apparently is a dark bad dude. She dumps current dude to indulge in same old type of weekend (one last time) then goes back to life trying to stay away forever but its told so badly you don't know thats the story till after trying to piece together what they were trying to do. 3/4 in you still think its the beginning of the movie and are trying to figure out what is going on.
Then here's the thing given their world and accepting their premise I have no idea why hes this intensely bad dude, why shes crying and freaking out and conflicted about the whole thing, why the current dude is lame and hated and boring, why the dancer is so innocent and beloved. I just do not get it.
The setting is beautiful, the women are beautiful, the men are acceptable, the clothes are striking but they even messed that up. Its like they used too much HD and I can see the actress's bags under her eyes her varicose veins her spot of bad skin from past acme. For an erotic film, give me a fantasy I have bad skin and past acme thats not why someone would be interested in this film.
The clothes too while they were invested in them and are erotic and striking, clearly the director didn't know how to photograph them so they are there but are presented like a catalogue and everything was shot soooo close, no I do not need to see the hair ties in her hair I'm good.
Also the villa, the internet has more interesting and sweeping views, they could have done so much with but did not.
Even the dark crazy surreal scenes were...just eh not so much. At the very least they could have used a good soundtrack but atlas no on that as well.
Great story line set-up: writer of erotic memoirs sees old bf who apparently is a dark bad dude. She dumps current dude to indulge in same old type of weekend (one last time) then goes back to life trying to stay away forever but its told so badly you don't know thats the story till after trying to piece together what they were trying to do. 3/4 in you still think its the beginning of the movie and are trying to figure out what is going on.
Then here's the thing given their world and accepting their premise I have no idea why hes this intensely bad dude, why shes crying and freaking out and conflicted about the whole thing, why the current dude is lame and hated and boring, why the dancer is so innocent and beloved. I just do not get it.
The setting is beautiful, the women are beautiful, the men are acceptable, the clothes are striking but they even messed that up. Its like they used too much HD and I can see the actress's bags under her eyes her varicose veins her spot of bad skin from past acme. For an erotic film, give me a fantasy I have bad skin and past acme thats not why someone would be interested in this film.
The clothes too while they were invested in them and are erotic and striking, clearly the director didn't know how to photograph them so they are there but are presented like a catalogue and everything was shot soooo close, no I do not need to see the hair ties in her hair I'm good.
Also the villa, the internet has more interesting and sweeping views, they could have done so much with but did not.
Even the dark crazy surreal scenes were...just eh not so much. At the very least they could have used a good soundtrack but atlas no on that as well.
Totally stupid
rich735417 September 2020
Extremely Disappointing
bigdaddy-2853014 November 2018
This movie was horrific. Don't watch unless you're stoned or you need something to help you fade off for a nap. The continuity was confusing, the plot really non existent and the acting was, for the most part, atrocious. An incredible waste of 84 minutes.
Intricate, erotic, evil
Anonbrowser23 January 2019
Warning: Spoilers
Though several wrote of its confusing arc, I found the movie to pose mysteries later somewhat solved. It was slow at times, perhaps to force our recognition of its very intricate, ornate, and occasionally beautiful scenery. 'Compulsion' was also at times quite erotic, even debaucherous, and it descended to some episodes of horrific evil. So watching was quite a wild ride, but it did conclude somewhat satisfactorily, while teasing a mystery or moral challenge for a character's future. The actors well depicted their characters' various states of trust, uncertainty, and mysteriously deceptive eroticism.
A Story That.. I did not buy at all!
javierubio26 August 2021
Simply When I started to see this film I started to give few minutes to try to understand the story, but I did not need more than 10 minutes to notice it did not have any substantial story, acting was terrible and the change of scenes so abruptly really overwhelmed my capacity to understand what this director wanted to show.. Lust? Cult? Gee according my perspective it this movie was all over the place and I did not buy the story!!
Somebody here gave it 9 stars saying this: . "Hopefully people can open their minds and remove the stigma attached to erotica thrillers with horror elements, it's a great genre" And yes I am agree is great genre but buddy, it needs to have a good story and believe acting! Is not about stigma, is about what can you learn from the story or simply make a story that is believable !
Somebody here gave it 9 stars saying this: . "Hopefully people can open their minds and remove the stigma attached to erotica thrillers with horror elements, it's a great genre" And yes I am agree is great genre but buddy, it needs to have a good story and believe acting! Is not about stigma, is about what can you learn from the story or simply make a story that is believable !
More psycho-thriller than horror
thyron17 August 2018
Missing "a few" things
baaxee29 August 2020
Warning: Spoilers
This "movie" could've been great (or not, who knows) if it had a plot, a director, good actors and a screenplay. Instead it's not a movie at all, it's just a disconnected and nonsensical collection of jump scares, gratuitous nudes and blood. It feels like they had an amazing location available and they had to come up with something to shoot the day before. It would have been more entertaining to make a documentary about the amazing Italian castle where it's shot.
They Warned Me "Don't Watch It"
pogirlshines6 September 2022
Warning: Spoilers
This review has *spoilers*
And I watched it anyway. Sometimes the reviewers don't share my taste but I should have listened.
Gave it 2 stars because sets & costuming were decent.
I watched it because I usually enjoy Tipton's acting.
It was so far fetched & pretentious that it was hard to watch.
The plot was terrible. There were so many other options the writer had for the ending but went with something ridiculous & frustrating for the viewer. I'm not sure if the writers are idiots or think that we are when they come up with ludicrous story lines such as this but it makes it difficult to enjoy if you have IQ in the double digits, let alone those over 100 who's brains are picking apart & critiquing everything they are watching. I'm not accusing anyone of anything but it also appears that many of our current entertainment venues assume everyone is homosexual. Either that or they are in fact trying to indoctrinate the rest of the populace.
For me personally, I find girl on girl a turn off, not a turn on. I believe many men feel the same way though the media has tried to make us all think otherwise. How about having some really hot, passion between a man & a woman again.
I also resent how they make women look weak & easily led while pretending to portray them as "strong." Being a cold hearted b-tch does not make you strong. Then showing these evil women acting against other women is not cool either.
Just not sure what this movie hoped to convey to the audience if anything.
**spoiler**...At the confusing end I was left wondering was her EX a supernatural demon lover or a just an evil man? Also why did they finally decide to just let to go to "tell all" but give veiled threats of not letting her go.**
Gave it 2 stars because sets & costuming were decent.
I watched it because I usually enjoy Tipton's acting.
It was so far fetched & pretentious that it was hard to watch.
The plot was terrible. There were so many other options the writer had for the ending but went with something ridiculous & frustrating for the viewer. I'm not sure if the writers are idiots or think that we are when they come up with ludicrous story lines such as this but it makes it difficult to enjoy if you have IQ in the double digits, let alone those over 100 who's brains are picking apart & critiquing everything they are watching. I'm not accusing anyone of anything but it also appears that many of our current entertainment venues assume everyone is homosexual. Either that or they are in fact trying to indoctrinate the rest of the populace.
For me personally, I find girl on girl a turn off, not a turn on. I believe many men feel the same way though the media has tried to make us all think otherwise. How about having some really hot, passion between a man & a woman again.
I also resent how they make women look weak & easily led while pretending to portray them as "strong." Being a cold hearted b-tch does not make you strong. Then showing these evil women acting against other women is not cool either.
Just not sure what this movie hoped to convey to the audience if anything.
**spoiler**...At the confusing end I was left wondering was her EX a supernatural demon lover or a just an evil man? Also why did they finally decide to just let to go to "tell all" but give veiled threats of not letting her go.**
50 shades of eyes wide shut
RobinFlys28 March 2020
Analeigh Tipton
neshasouthport-17 January 2019
As soon as I realized that Analeigh Tipton was starring in this movie, I did a quick 360 and hit click on Netflix. I remember her from America's Top Model and really liked her. Sadly, I ended up being pretty disappointed this movie. The whole movie I was pretty confused about what was going on. Analeigh looked great and even, the ex was very handsome. But, the weird dark "50 shades are grey" storyline wasn't that great to me. I have to admit though, the twist at the end was a pretty good. I wasn't expecting it and it's the only good thing from the movie.
you have to be stoned to watch it
Anastasia9719 November 2022
The only reason I gave it 2 stars and not 0 was because of the set. The castle was gorgeous.
Let's start with the fact that Alex, the "ex" was definitly gay. No hetero man will leave 2 hot bisexual women to themselves in bed and tell them "you have fun". That is just gay.
In addition to a complete absence of a plot, meaningful characters, or a comprehensible dialogue, this film pretty much lacks everything else.
The only way to watch it, is when you are under a huge influence of alchohol, or other substances.
Just a pathetic version of eyes wide shut in my opinion.
I would not recommend it.
Let's start with the fact that Alex, the "ex" was definitly gay. No hetero man will leave 2 hot bisexual women to themselves in bed and tell them "you have fun". That is just gay.
In addition to a complete absence of a plot, meaningful characters, or a comprehensible dialogue, this film pretty much lacks everything else.
The only way to watch it, is when you are under a huge influence of alchohol, or other substances.
Just a pathetic version of eyes wide shut in my opinion.
I would not recommend it.
Not bad
lphillips-1588627 November 2018
Just got finish watching this movie and I found it very interesting. I have to say I am surprised that Annelie Tipton it's such a good actress. I first knew her from America's next top model. I think Alex was taking her to that Castle to see if she could relieve herself of some of the pain she had been caring around due to their relationship. There was a lot I didn't understand, granted, but I will look into it a little bit more to see if I can't get more of the plot.
Y'all Trippin, This Movie Is Fire
jks17820 February 2019
Great set design, costumes, music, cinematography and a very underrated performance by Analeigh Tipton. Hopefully people can open their minds and remove the stigma attached to erotica thrillers with horror elements, it's a great genre.
It's actually watchable...
midiwallmp19 October 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Yeup, it could use a writer - buuuut. It's possible that enough got left on the editing room floor to make it what you see.
I gave this a "7", and I meant it. I've _lived_ this movie. Sex addict(s), sex clubs, Extacy laden threesomes open sex parties... I've been on both sides (participant and sitter) many times.
It's fun - but it comes at the price of living on the edge of a really *bad* experience. And, I think that this movie shows that - *If* you've lived it. The problem with the movie (as shown) is that it doesn't *explain* what and why. I'll admit to filling in spaces that someone dropped on the floor. If I wouldn't have, then yes, the movie is a 2.
7 if you "know", 2 if you don't.
I gave this a "7", and I meant it. I've _lived_ this movie. Sex addict(s), sex clubs, Extacy laden threesomes open sex parties... I've been on both sides (participant and sitter) many times.
It's fun - but it comes at the price of living on the edge of a really *bad* experience. And, I think that this movie shows that - *If* you've lived it. The problem with the movie (as shown) is that it doesn't *explain* what and why. I'll admit to filling in spaces that someone dropped on the floor. If I wouldn't have, then yes, the movie is a 2.
7 if you "know", 2 if you don't.
There Are No Rules!
lavatch1 December 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Sadie is a popular novelist who gets her ideas from participating in bizarre ritual experiences. The film takes us on an excursion to the dark layers of creativity in an Italian villa where Sadie will descend into the vortex of perversion and depravity.
Unfortunately, "Compulsion" was an interminably slow-paced and overly pretentious ninety-minute snoozefest. The dialogue was sparse as protracted scenes allowed Sadie to wander the halls of the villa. It was never entirely clear what was the purpose of her map that eventually led her to a room with prisoner.
Sadie left a boyfriend named Thierry behind in the hotel. He makes the fatal mistake of following her to the villa. Alex and Francesca seem to be the driving forces behind inducing Sadie into the cruel and sadistic experience that will be the basis for her next novel. The watchword in the villa is: "There are no rules!!!"
The characters and situations were unappealing, and the arty film never shed much light on its principal subject that was supposed to be the nature of creativity.
Unfortunately, "Compulsion" was an interminably slow-paced and overly pretentious ninety-minute snoozefest. The dialogue was sparse as protracted scenes allowed Sadie to wander the halls of the villa. It was never entirely clear what was the purpose of her map that eventually led her to a room with prisoner.
Sadie left a boyfriend named Thierry behind in the hotel. He makes the fatal mistake of following her to the villa. Alex and Francesca seem to be the driving forces behind inducing Sadie into the cruel and sadistic experience that will be the basis for her next novel. The watchword in the villa is: "There are no rules!!!"
The characters and situations were unappealing, and the arty film never shed much light on its principal subject that was supposed to be the nature of creativity.
These reviews are ridiculous, movie is great
somasounds28 September 2020
You have to be an idiot to compare this movie to eyes wide shut or 50 shades of gray. This isn't even about those themes at all, it's something completely different.
If you watch the entire movie, and have half a brain, you should see that there is something very special happening in this story that you wont find anywhere else.
The characters are enigmatic, and so is the timeline. It seems straightforward at first but, as it moves, memories and fantasies seem to become reality and vice versa. By the end it's clear what the story really was about. Some people call it a twist, but i don't see it as a surprise ending, i see it as everything coming together to complete a puzzle.
The cast is extremely talented, and ther two female leads are more than mere eye candy, they're perfect for the roles. The costume and set design are more than i could ask for, i felt i was really there. The screenplay is near perfect and the cinematography complements it well.
If you need something different to watch, this is it.
If you watch the entire movie, and have half a brain, you should see that there is something very special happening in this story that you wont find anywhere else.
The characters are enigmatic, and so is the timeline. It seems straightforward at first but, as it moves, memories and fantasies seem to become reality and vice versa. By the end it's clear what the story really was about. Some people call it a twist, but i don't see it as a surprise ending, i see it as everything coming together to complete a puzzle.
The cast is extremely talented, and ther two female leads are more than mere eye candy, they're perfect for the roles. The costume and set design are more than i could ask for, i felt i was really there. The screenplay is near perfect and the cinematography complements it well.
If you need something different to watch, this is it.
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