Agony (2017)

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Original Title: The Executrix

A discontented New York family woman is unexpectedly called to Tuscany to execute her estranged mother's will. There, she must decipher visions of her forgotten childhood and confront a spectral "Lady in Red," whose dark secret unlocks a terrifying destiny.

Film Overview
"Agony" (likewise known as "L'Inferno Esiste" in Italian) is a 2017 mental thriller movie directed by Michele Civetta. The movie stars Asia Argento, Jonathan Caouette, and Ninetto Davoli, among others. The plot of the motion picture revolves around the protagonist, India (Asia Argento), trying to figure out the truth behind her sister's murder. She finds herself in a disturbing world involving grief, anger, and vengeance.

Beginning-- India's Move and Giovanna's Murder
At the beginning of the film, India leaves her troubled life behind to move in with her sister Giovanna (Françoise Lebrun), hoping for a clean slate. Giovanna is an artist living in a dream-like atmosphere and surrounded by her eccentric good friends. However, India is haunted by a sense of impending threat, which becomes a reality when among Giovanna's pals is discovered brutally killed, followed by Giovanna's own murder.

Deeply saddened and enraged by her sibling's death, India states on a journey to find out who dedicated this abhorrent act. As she gets in touch with her sister's circle of good friends and acquaintances, she begins to recognize that Giovanna was involved in a world far beyond what India might have ever envisioned. Along her mission for answers, India likewise uncovers more about her own past and the haunting memories of her youth.

Investigation-- Clues, Suspicion, and Dark Revelations
As India dives deeper into the investigation of her sister's murder, she seeks aid from Andrea (Jonathan Caouette), a good friend of Giovanna and a fellow artist. Through her conversations with Andrea and others, she begins to presume a mysterious male called Mario (Ninetto Davoli) to be the perpetrator. Mario is a reputed bad guy, and it is exposed that he had actually invited Giovanna to join his cult-like group referred to as the "Children of Babylon". Mario claims that his group is everything about peace, love, and spiritual enlightenment, but their practices end up being anything however.

While checking out Mario's background, India finds disturbing realities about his dark past, as well as his connections to other prominent figures in Giovanna's life. What's more, India pertains to comprehend that Giovanna herself may not have been as innocent as she had believed. Her sis had actually meddled the dark arts and harmful intermediaries-- indulging in a thirst for power and control in the underground world.

Conflict-- Facing the Demons and Seeking Justice
Convinced that Mario is responsible for her sis's murder, India confronts him at his estate, demanding answers and looking for justice. The encounter quickly intensifies, with Mario exposing more horrifying tricks about Giovanna and his own twisted beliefs. It becomes apparent that many people near Giovanna had secrets of their own-- torn between the pursuit of power and their desire to secure the ones they like.

Annoyed by the absence of concrete proof to pin her sis's murder on Mario, India resorts to desperate measures, getting in a dangerous game of adjustment, seduction, and betrayals in her pursuit for the fact. As she continues her quest for vengeance, the line between light and darkness starts to blur, and India questions who she can trust, including her own self.

Conclusion-- The Price of Vengeance
"Agony" concludes with a chilling and intense climax, as India finally exposes the true degree of her intents. She exposes the evil deeds and controls of Mario and his associates and looks for vengeance for her sis's unfortunate death. In the process, India ends up being emotionally entangled in the darkness surrounding her, eventually realizing the price she need to spend for her own sins.

Overall, "Agony" is a tense and gripping psychological thriller that checks out styles of grief, revenge, and the fine line that exists in between excellent and wicked. With engaging performances by Asia Argento, Jonathan Caouette, and Ninetto Davoli, the movie takes audiences on a riveting journey through the dark underbelly of human relationships and the cost we have to pay when we succumb to our inmost desires.

Top Cast

  • Asia Argento (small)
    Asia Argento
    Isidora
  • Franco Nero (small)
    Franco Nero
    Carlo
  • Rade Šerbedžija (small)
    Rade Šerbedžija
    Arthur
  • Giulia Di Quilio (small)
    Giulia Di Quilio
    Carlotta
  • Ninetto Davoli (small)
    Ninetto Davoli
    Rudolfo
  • Jonathan Caouette (small)
    Jonathan Caouette
    Michael
  • Monica Guerritore (small)
    Monica Guerritore
    Angelica
  • Simone Wasserman (small)
    Simone Wasserman
    Sofia
  • Nick Daly
    Lawrence Fraiberg