Mystery,Horror,Thriller
United States of America
Nocturne is a psychological thriller film that explores the themes of rivalry, jealousy, and ambition among siblings in the world of classical music. The story revolves around Juliet (Sydney Sweeney) and Vivian (Madison Iseman), twin sisters who are both gifted pianists. However, Vivian is considered the prodigy of the family, while Juliet is often overshadowed and undervalued.
When the two sisters audition for a prestigious music academy in New York City, Vivian is accepted and Juliet is rejected. However, when Juliet discovers a mysterious notebook belonging to a recently deceased former student who made a Faustian bargain with the devil for success, she begins to question her own ambitions.
Juliet becomes increasingly obsessed with the notes in the notebook and the possibility of making her own deal to surpass her sister and achieve her dreams. As she delves deeper into the dark world of the supernatural, Juliet's talent flourishes, but her sanity begins to deteriorate.
As her behavior becomes more erratic and disturbing, Juliet's relationships with her sister and classmates become strained. Ultimately, Juliet must choose between her artistic ambitions and her sanity, as her Faustian bargain comes to a terrifying conclusion.
Nocturne was directed by Zu Quirke and premiered on Amazon Prime Video in October 2020.
