The Well (2023 film)
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| Directed by | Federico Zampaglione |
| Screenplay by | Stefano Masi Federico Zampaglione |
| Starring | Lauren LaVera Claudia Gerini |
| Cinematography | Andrea Arnone |
| Edited by | Francesco Galli |
| Music by | Oran Loyfer Luca Chiaravalli Federico Zampaglione Francesco Zampaglione |
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| Country | Italy |
| Language | English |
The Well is a 2023 Italian gothic horror film co-written and directed by Federico Zampaglione, starring Lauren LaVera and Claudia Gerini.
Plot
[edit]Lisa is sent to a small Italian village by her father, a renowned restorer, to restore a damaged painting in the collection of Emma. Lisa meets biologists Madison and Tracy, and their guide Tony, on her way to Emma's home. The group parts ways in the town of Sambuci, but Lisa's work is soon complicated by nightmares, cryptic warnings from Emma's daughter Giulia, and pressure to finish the job quickly.
Cast
[edit]- Lauren LaVera as Lisa Gray
- Claudia Gerini as Emma Malvisi
- Jonathan Dylan King as Marcus
- Yassine Fadel as Rocco
- Gianluigi Galvani as Tony
- Giovanni Lombardo Radice as Lisa's father
- Linda Zampaglione as Giulia
- Lorenzo Renzi as Arruda
- Melanie Gaydos as Dorka
- Courage Oviawe as Madison
- Stefano Martinelli as Guron
Production
[edit]The film was produced by Iperuranio Film in collaboration with CG Entertainment and was shot between March and April 2023 in Sambuci and Rome.[1][2]
Release
[edit]The film premiered at the 2023 Sitges Film Festival.[3] It was released in Italian cinemas on 1 August 2024.[4]
Reception
[edit]On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 86% of 7 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.8/10.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Federico Zampaglione torna all'horror con The Well. Nel cast Lauren LaVera". MYmovies.it. 16 February 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ Sernagiotto, Camilla (14 May 2024). "The Well, l'horror di Federico Zampaglione con Claudia Gerini". Sky TG24. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ Pasquini, Mattia (13 September 2023). "The Well, le foto del nuovo horror di Federico Zampaglione". Ciak (in Italian). Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ Nepoti, Roberto (12 August 2024). "'The Well', l'horror di Federico Zampaglione alla conquista degli Usa". la Repubblica (in Italian). Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ "The Well". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
