Compulsion (2013)
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| Domestic Box Office | n/a | |
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Synopsis
The often larger than life Amy is a vivacious and beautiful gourmet chef who is obsessed with cooking, overeats as a bulimic and uses food as a tool to dominate, be desired and control intimacy. She has imaginary dreams of hosting her own television food show. Growing up she was infatuated with her neighbor Saffron, a former child star who is now a sad, tragic and lonely introvert. A recluse and anorexic, her struggle with food has its roots in a traumatized past with her domineering, unloving stage mother. Filled with sorrow and regret, she is unable to experience intimacy.They each cross over to the other's world, realizes who the other person is, and sees a bit of herself in that other person, albeit too late.
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 21st, 2013 (Limited) by Phase 4 Films |
| Video Release: | August 13th, 2013 by Phase 4 Films Video |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong sexuality, a brief sexual assault, and some language. (Rating bulletin 2276, 6/12/2013) |
| Running Time: | 88 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Foreign-Language Remake |
| Plot point: | Cannibalism, Child Abuse, Depression, Eating Disorder, Food, Infidelity, LGBTQ+, Missing Person, Non-Chronological, Performing Arts, Police Procedural, Relationships Gone Wrong |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Phase 4 Films |
| Production Countries: | United States, Canada |
| Languages: | English |
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Synopsis
The often larger than life Amy is a vivacious and beautiful gourmet chef who is obsessed with cooking, overeats as a bulimic and uses food as a tool to dominate, be desired and control intimacy. She has imaginary dreams of hosting her own television food show. Growing up she was infatuated with her neighbor Saffron, a former child star who is now a sad, tragic and lonely introvert. A recluse and anorexic, her struggle with food has its roots in a traumatized past with her domineering, unloving stage mother. Filled with sorrow and regret, she is unable to experience intimacy.They each cross over to the other's world, realizes who the other person is, and sees a bit of herself in that other person, albeit too late.
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 21st, 2013 (Limited) by Phase 4 Films |
| Video Release: | August 13th, 2013 by Phase 4 Films Video |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong sexuality, a brief sexual assault, and some language. (Rating bulletin 2276, 6/12/2013) |
| Running Time: | 88 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Foreign-Language Remake |
| Plot point: | Cannibalism, Child Abuse, Depression, Eating Disorder, Food, Infidelity, LGBTQ+, Missing Person, Non-Chronological, Performing Arts, Police Procedural, Relationships Gone Wrong |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Phase 4 Films |
| Production Countries: | United States, Canada |
| Languages: | English |
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.