Nightmare Alley

An ambitious carnival worker learns the art of manipulating audiences and uses it to pursue greater success in the city. His partnership with a calculating psychologist brings access to powerful targets, but his growing hunger for status leads him into increasingly dangerous territory.

My take

You’ll likely enjoy this if you appreciate moody, morally bleak noir, intricate cons, and patient storytelling, but Not for you if you dislike long runtimes, grim themes, or predictable downward spirals.

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