The world premiere of Paolo Strippoli’s horror thriller, *The Spiral*, received a nine-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival Monday night. The film stars Jasmine Trinca as Anna, a mother who makes a deal with Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, playing a mysterious figure, to save her daughter Alice (Romana Maggiora Vergano) after an accident. The agreement unleashes a series of macabre events that threaten to tear the family apart.
Adriano Giannini plays Walter, Anna’s husband, and Andrea Genovese portrays their son, Tobia. The film is described as a campy, fun thriller that leans into Grand Guignol territory, with Tedeschi delivering a standout performance. While considered an outsider for the Golden Lion, the film was well-received by the Venice audience, who continued clapping past the nine-minute mark, encouraged by the director and cast.
*The Spiral* will next screen at the Toronto International Film Festival in the Midnight Madness section. Le Pacte is handling international sales, and remake rights are potentially available. The film is scheduled for release in Italian theaters on October 8th, distributed by 01 Distribution. The film came as a “welcome palate cleanser” at a festival where “fun has been in short supply,” according to the source.
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