Compulsion

Sadie, a young novelist, travels to an Italian villa at the invitation of a former lover to celebrate the publication of her newest book. She is joined by a mysterious woman named Francesca. While there, Sadie and Francesca develop an intimate connection, but the atmosphere shifts as Sadie begins to doubt the host's motives. The gathering evolves into a perilous game involving moral and sexual exploration, where the boundaries between reality and nightmares blur.

Directed by Craig Goodwill, this fantasy horror thriller is a co-production between the United Kingdom, Italy, and Canada. The film features Lio Tipton in the lead role of Sadie, alongside Marta Gastini as Francesca and Jakob Cedergren as Alex. Other cast members include Valentin Merlet, Jan Bijvoet, and Magdalena Grochowska. The screenplay was written by Brian Clark and produced by Brian Dreyfuss, Neil Dunn, and Peta-Megan Dunn. With a runtime of 92 minutes, the film has received a mixed response from viewers, holding a rating of 4.7/10 on TMDB based on 66 votes.