Nightmare Alley
Nightmare Alley
A grifter working his way up from low-ranking carnival worker to lauded psychic medium matches wits with a psychologist bent on exposing him.
desmondscifo reviewedApril 1, 2025
A true cinematic masterpiece, Nightmare Alley brings karma to the screen with a gripping, original story and outstanding performances. The film feels like a throwback to the golden age of Hollywood, where storytelling and atmosphere reigned supreme. Bradley Cooper and Cate Blanchett deliver unforgettable performances, drawing viewers into a world of deception, ambition, and inevitable downfall. The cinematography is stunning, immersing the audience in a dark, hypnotic journey. This is a film that lingers in the mind long after the credits roll—proof that they still know how to make movies like they used to.