Set in the background of Aphantasia, or the inability to create mental images, Western science has adopted the idea of Sapiosexuality with alarming anthropocentrism. “Sapiosexual” begins at a self-exploration party and leads up to an illicit night filled with gore, betrayal, manipulation, and revelations that are sure to captivate the viewer. The movie starts with characters Liam, Hannah and Freddie attending a party at a home owned by Liam that sought to have their querelle laid to rest. To this ‘uncoupling celebration’ Liam grief-stricken invited Hannah, one of his ex-lovers, with Freddie who we assume is the boyfriend. It turned out for Hannah and Freddie, who was apparently the back holder in this deferring relationship rather confronted them. Post the chaos the real tale begins with promises to stay off pretensions which leads to riveting conversations.
Hannah an emotionally scarred victim of social injustice took offense to the ‘hiding behind the lens’ tactic employed by the narcissist psycho Liam who aggressively pushed her boundaries. Even for Freddie whose initially confident appearance seriously backfired as the game of psychological manipulation went on. The real confession was that the woman entering the picture off late crammed Nancy, cut the shit out of their pointless arguments. Living up to the chaos as it may seem love isn’t all about intellect in fact what may be a 4 letter word encapsulates the higher definition of humanistic feelings.
Cast Highlights:
- Deborah Twiss as Hannah: A sharp, resilient woman with a deep intellectual edge. Hannah is the emotional anchor of the story, fighting to reclaim her narrative.
- Nick Hardin as Liam: The manipulative and brilliant professor whose charm hides a manipulative nature.
- David Edwin Williams as Freddie: The kind-hearted partner caught in a web of deception.
- Lora Davisson Sumner as Nancy: A mysterious and unpredictable presence who adds complexity to the already intense plot.
Why You Should Watch It:
Not only is “Sapiosexual” a page-turner but it also pushes the boundaries of the human psyche. It is directed to the audience who appreciates stories with great dialogues that are both emotionally and linguistically stimulating. The film achieves a claustrophobic and yet a seductive feeling with its close perspective and its multidimensional characters. It is engaging due to the themes of mental strength, emotional subjugation and ethical uncertainty.
Critical Reception:
The film has created fierce division among critics on the one hand and the audience on the other. Its daring attempt at telling stories deserves and receives a 6.1/10 IMDb rating as a Film Threat review hails it as incorporating a ‘twisted and bizarre’ scope. If you have an appreciation for psychological thrillers such as Gone Girl or The Invitation, then this is a must see for you.
