OXYTOCIN

About This Movie

OXYTOCIN (2016) dives deep into the complexities of motherhood—albeit through a rather unconventional lens. The atmosphere is thick with an unsettling quiet, as we follow a single woman navigating her life with a lifelike newborn doll. It’s fascinating how the film captures her psychological state, where the boundaries between reality and delusion blur. The pacing is deliberately slow, forcing you to sit with her feelings of attachment and loneliness. The practical effects on the doll are remarkably convincing, which only heightens the eerie tension. It’s a peculiar exploration of societal expectations around motherhood, and the performances, though understated, resonate with a haunting authenticity that lingers long after the credits roll.

Explores themes of motherhood and detachment.Pacing is intentionally slow to enhance tension.Practical effects on the doll are remarkably lifelike.