Black Butterfly (2017)

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Movie · 2017 · 1h 33m · Released · Rated R · Thriller, Mystery, Drama

Synopsis

Paul is a down-on-his-luck screenwriter who picks up a drifter and offers him a place to stay. However, when the deranged stranger takes Paul hostage and forces him to write, their unhinged relationship brings buried secrets to light.

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Cast

  • Antonio Banderas as Paul
  • Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Jack
  • Piper Perabo as Laura
  • Abel Ferrara as Pat
  • Nicholas Aaron as Delivery Man
  • Vincent Riotta as Lt Carcano
  • Gioia Libardoni as Waitress
  • Nathalie Rapti Gomez as Julie
  • Alexandra Klim as Paul's Wife
  • Katie McGovern as Nancy Barrows

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BingeNext's take

If you’re in the mood for a tense thriller that keeps you guessing, Black Butterfly is a solid pick. It follows Paul, a struggling screenwriter who takes in a drifter, only to find himself held hostage by this unpredictable stranger. The film’s 93-minute runtime makes it a tight, gripping watch, and the dynamic between Antonio Banderas and Jonathan Rhys Meyers adds a lot of intensity to the story. It’s perfect for anyone who enjoys psychological drama with a mystery twist, where the characters’ dark pasts slowly come to light. Watching it feels like being caught in a cat-and-mouse game, with plenty of suspense and emotional weight. If you liked movies like The Girl on the Train or A Walk Among the Tombstones, this one will likely keep you hooked until the very end.

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