The Machinist

The Machinist

2004 · 102 min · EN · R · 7.5 (6,167 votes)
Dir. Brad Anderson · Starring Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, John Sharian, Michael Ironside, Lawrence Gilliard Jr. · Music Roque Baños

How do you wake up from a nightmare if you’re not asleep?

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Trevor, an insomniac lathe operator, experiences unusual occurrences at work and home. A strange man follows him everywhere, but no one else seems to notice him.

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This film is a descent into a waking nightmare, a profoundly unsettling experience that gnaws at your perception of reality. It's a masterclass in psychological tension, driven by a palpable sense of dread and a stark, almost suffocating atmosphere. You'll feel the protagonist's torment deep in your bones.

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