An ambitious carnival man with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychologist who is even more dangerous than he is.
40's betrayal carnival infidelity based on novel or book love triangle tarot cards mentor hustler lie supernatural con artist murder fugitive alcoholic grifter séance carny neo-noir freak show 1940s spiritism mentalist violence
A private user reviewed Nightmare Alley (2021)
Another W from Del Toro
Nightmare Alley is another really strong film from Guillermo del Toro. It's unfortunate more people aren't watching this. This is a very good adult thriller / drama that has all of the traits that you would expect from a del Toro film. Nightmare Alley is loaded with excellent acting from the leads down to the supporting roles.