Pericle

About This Movie

Pericle (2016) is a gritty drama that dives into the underbelly of crime and desperation. Our protagonist is a failed porn actor who gets tangled up with a mafia kingpin. The film's tone is heavy, almost suffocating at times, reflecting the chaos of his life spiraling out of control. It's interesting how the pacing builds; there's a constant sense of impending doom as things unravel around him. The performances are raw, encapsulating the fragility of someone caught in a world they never quite fit into. You can feel the weight of his choices through the practical effects and the street-level realism. It’s certainly not your run-of-the-mill crime drama, leaning more into existential dread than action.

Gritty atmosphereUnique take on crime narrativeRaw performances