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On this day in 2023 (in the U.S.), Suitable Flesh enjoyed its big screen premiere when it was first screened for audiences of the Tribeca Film Festival. Directed by Joe Lynch and based on a story from H.P. Lovecraft, the film starrerd Heather Graham, Judah Lewis, Bruce Davison, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A psychiatrist becomes obsessed with one of her young patients, who she later discovers is linked to an ancient curse."
For the record:
At the 2024 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, Suitable Flesh received a nomination in the category of 'Best Limited Release Film.'
-- EZ
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A psychiatrist becomes obsessed with one of her young patients, who she later discovers is linked to an ancient curse."
For the record:
At the 2024 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, Suitable Flesh received a nomination in the category of 'Best Limited Release Film.'
-- EZ
From Google.com:
Suitable Flesh is a 2023 horror, body-horror, and psychological thriller film directed by Joe Lynch. It follows an esteemed psychiatrist who becomes dangerously obsessed with a young patient with a personality disorder, ultimately dragging her into a nightmarish maelstrom of an ancient curse and body-swapping. [1, 2]
Key Details
Cast
Plot Summary
Dr. Elizabeth Derby, a once-respected psychiatrist, becomes deeply entangled with a young patient named Asa Waite. Asa claims his body is being targeted and occasionally overtaken by a dark, supernatural force. As Elizabeth investigates, she falls victim to a dangerous game involving body-switching, manipulation, and the occult. She soon finds her own life, sanity, and physical form in horrific jeopardy. [2, 5, 7, 8, 9]
Reception & Vibe
The film is known for being an unapologetically erotic, "sex-positive," and gruesome throwback to the B-movies and psychological thrillers of the 80s and 90s. Reviews are generally mixed to positive. Critics and audiences often praise the film for being a wild, fun, and kinky thrill ride with excellent make-up effects and unhinged performances. However, some viewers note that it leans much more into a softcore erotic thriller than traditional Lovecraftian cosmic horror. [7, 8, 9, 10, 11]
Where to Watch
You can stream or rent Suitable Flesh across various digital platforms, including Amazon Prime Video and Shudder . [10, 12]
AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21397580/
[2] https://pophorror.com/joe-lynchs-suitable-flesh-2023-a-psychological-thrillers-descent-into-ambiguity-movie-review/
[3] https://movies.fandom.com/wiki/Suitable_Flesh
[4] https://horror.fandom.com/wiki/Suitable_Flesh
[5] https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/suitable_flesh
[6] https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/suitable-flesh-movie-review-2023
[7] https://www.amazon.com/Suitable-Flesh-Heather-Graham/dp/B0CLHFK27N
[8] https://filmstories.co.uk/reviews/suitable-flesh-review-joe-lynchs-horror-is-2023s-horniest-movie/
[9] https://neverthinkimpossible.com/2024/01/15/movie-review-suitable-flesh-2023/
[10] https://www.facebook.com/groups/119441938068660/posts/24933345542918289/
[11] https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/1afizss/suitable_flesh_2023_is_hardly_comparable_to_from/
[12] https://www.roku.com/whats-on/movies/suitable-flesh?id=952d8b9577e95ec696a4420d8b0cc167
Suitable Flesh is a 2023 horror, body-horror, and psychological thriller film directed by Joe Lynch. It follows an esteemed psychiatrist who becomes dangerously obsessed with a young patient with a personality disorder, ultimately dragging her into a nightmarish maelstrom of an ancient curse and body-swapping. [1, 2]
Key Details
- Director: Joe Lynch
- Writer: Dennis Paoli
- Source Material: Loosely based on the 1937 H.P. Lovecraft short story "The Thing on the Doorstep"
- Run Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes [1, 3, 4]
Cast
- Heather Graham as Dr. Elizabeth Derby
- Judah Lewis as Asa Waite
- Bruce Davison as Ephraim Waite
- Barbara Crampton as Dr. Daniella Upton (who also produced) [5, 6]
Plot Summary
Dr. Elizabeth Derby, a once-respected psychiatrist, becomes deeply entangled with a young patient named Asa Waite. Asa claims his body is being targeted and occasionally overtaken by a dark, supernatural force. As Elizabeth investigates, she falls victim to a dangerous game involving body-switching, manipulation, and the occult. She soon finds her own life, sanity, and physical form in horrific jeopardy. [2, 5, 7, 8, 9]
Reception & Vibe
The film is known for being an unapologetically erotic, "sex-positive," and gruesome throwback to the B-movies and psychological thrillers of the 80s and 90s. Reviews are generally mixed to positive. Critics and audiences often praise the film for being a wild, fun, and kinky thrill ride with excellent make-up effects and unhinged performances. However, some viewers note that it leans much more into a softcore erotic thriller than traditional Lovecraftian cosmic horror. [7, 8, 9, 10, 11]
Where to Watch
You can stream or rent Suitable Flesh across various digital platforms, including Amazon Prime Video and Shudder . [10, 12]
AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21397580/
[2] https://pophorror.com/joe-lynchs-suitable-flesh-2023-a-psychological-thrillers-descent-into-ambiguity-movie-review/
[3] https://movies.fandom.com/wiki/Suitable_Flesh
[4] https://horror.fandom.com/wiki/Suitable_Flesh
[5] https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/suitable_flesh
[6] https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/suitable-flesh-movie-review-2023
[7] https://www.amazon.com/Suitable-Flesh-Heather-Graham/dp/B0CLHFK27N
[8] https://filmstories.co.uk/reviews/suitable-flesh-review-joe-lynchs-horror-is-2023s-horniest-movie/
[9] https://neverthinkimpossible.com/2024/01/15/movie-review-suitable-flesh-2023/
[10] https://www.facebook.com/groups/119441938068660/posts/24933345542918289/
[11] https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/1afizss/suitable_flesh_2023_is_hardly_comparable_to_from/
[12] https://www.roku.com/whats-on/movies/suitable-flesh?id=952d8b9577e95ec696a4420d8b0cc167
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