Drama,Mystery,Thriller
Germany,United Kingdom,Belgium
The Passion of Darkly Noon is a psychological thriller film written and directed by Phillip Ridley. It was released in 1995 and features a cast that includes Brendan Fraser, Ashley Judd, and Viggo Mortensen.
The story follows Darkly Noon (Fraser), a young man who escapes from a strict religious cult and finds refuge in the home of Callie (Judd), a beautiful and carefree woman whose husband is away. Though initially hesitant to let Darkly stay with her, Callie begins to develop feelings for him and the two quickly become intimate.
As Darkly's feelings for Callie intensify, he begins to have visions of the cult's leader, a menacing figure who haunts him with the guilt of his past. The tension between Darkly and Callie soon escalates as Darkly's inner demons begin to take hold, leading to a chaotic and violent climax.
The film explores themes of sexuality, religion, and isolation, and features haunting cinematography and a haunting score by Nick Bicât. Though it received mixed reviews upon its release, The Passion of Darkly Noon has developed a cult following over the years and is considered a unique and intriguing entry in the psychological thriller genre.
