Nine strangers arrive at an exclusive wellness retreat. The enigmatic director Masha has a plan for them — one that goes significantly beyond what they signed up for. Equal parts comedy, thriller, and character study. Moriarty at her most ambitious ensemble-wise.
Not romance-forward — thriller with comedic and dark elements.
Skip if you dislike:
Moods: Darkly Comic Suspenseful Wellness Satire Ensemble
Tropes: Wellness Retreat Gone Wrong Ensemble Cast Dark Comedy Secrets Revealed
Different — BLL is tighter and more thriller-forward; NPF is broader and more character-driven.
Yes — Nicole Kidman stars as Masha.
Yes, complete standalone.
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