Attila Kolozs

After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as Willy, Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette is transplanted from her childhood home in rural France to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Paris. Soon after, Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite for him. She pens a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation. After its success, Colette and Willy become the talk of Paris and their adventures inspire additional Claudine novels.

In the dark heart of a sprawling, anonymous city, two assassins carry out a sinister mission, a teacher battles a fatal illness, and an enigmatic janitor and a curious waitress lead dangerous double lives. Murderous consequences unravel in the dead of night, as their lives intertwine at the hands of a mysterious criminal mastermind who is hell-bent on revenge.

「モルグ街の殺人」「黒猫」など数々の推理小説で著名な作家エドガー・アラン・ポーの最期の日々を大胆な発想で描いたサスペンス・スリラー。ポーの著作を模倣した連続殺人事件が起きたことで、事件解明のために彼自身が捜査に加わり殺人鬼を追い詰めていく。主人公ポーには『2012』のジョン・キューザック、共演には『三銃士/王妃の首飾りとダ・ヴィンチの飛行船』のルーク・エヴァンス、『ヒットマンズ・レクイエム』のブレンダン・グリーソンらが集結。『Vフォー・ヴェンデッタ』のジェームズ・マクティーグ監督による、作品の世界観を表現した映像にも注目。