Wax

About This Movie

So, 'Wax' by Alexandre Forgues is a real trip into the mind of a university student who's just lost in the pressures of academia. The horror creeps in slowly, much like that ear infection she neglects. It’s not just about the physical horror—though the practical effects are visceral, with oozing pus that’s good and gross. The atmosphere is suffocating, almost claustrophobic, which really amps up the tension as her reality starts to slip away. The pacing is deliberate, giving you that sense of dread as she spirals deeper into her night terrors. The performances are raw and captivating; you can almost feel her anxiety. There's something about how it captures the struggle of maintaining perfection that sticks with you.

Intense psychological horrorExplores themes of perfectionismPractical effects and surreal imagery