The Venice Film Festival hosted the world premiere of The Spiral, an Italian horror thriller directed by Paolo Strippoli. The film stars Jasmine Trinca as Anna, a mother who strikes a bargain with a supernatural entity portrayed by Valeria Bruni Tedeschi to save her daughter following a traumatic accident. Adriano Giannini plays Walter, the family’s wealthy husband and father figure, while Andrea Genovese rounds out the cast as their son Tobia.
The narrative unfolds as a series of darkly comedic and macabre consequences resulting from the initial agreement, ultimately destabilizing the family unit. The production leans into Grand Guignol sensibilities with theatrical performances, particularly from Tedeschi in her role. The Venice audience responded enthusiastically, sustaining applause for over nine minutes and prompting the director and cast members to acknowledge the crowd’s extended response.
While the film may not be positioned as a frontrunner for the festival’s top prize under jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal, it appears to have resonated with attendees. Industry observers note that the festival has lacked lighter entertainment options, and the film provided a tonal departure from the competition slate. The project is set to screen in the Midnight Madness section at the Toronto International Film Festival following its Venice debut.
Le Pacte is managing international distribution efforts. The film arrives in Italian theaters on Oct. 8 through 01 Distribution. The high-concept premise has also generated interest in potential remake opportunities within the industry.
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