Piercing Pesce Style
When it comes to writer/director Nicolas Pesce’s Piercing, there’s a reason it hasn’t made the rounds amongst major horror fans…
After all, Pesce is the man behind the disturbing and surreal Eyes of My Mother that left many audience more than disconcerted.
In his Sophomore effort, Pesce accomplishes something that Ana Lily Amirpour, M. Night Shyamalan, and Jordon Peele, couldn’t do: He came through with a follow-up feature that equaled or surpassed his first venture.
Piercing, like Mother, embraces a solid and often times surreal tale with a limited cast of characters.
Hello Giallo
Unlike Mother, Piercing goes deep into the realm of color, taking notes from Mario Bava’s and Dario Argento’s famed Giallo films.
Zach Galler’s phenomenal cinematography and lighting helps create an intimate environment that keeps audiences imbedded in the dramatic action.
Mia Wasikowska’s and Christopher Abbott’s intriguing characters, inhabit the film with drive, verve, and an oddly unbridled caution.
And one can definitely see a nod to Hal Hartley’s 1994 film, Amateur. Wasikowska’s Jackie even sports a Elina Löwensohn like hair-do.
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(Piercing image from Borderline Films.)
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