Gaspar Noé’s Climax is a nightmarish descent into chaos, desire, and delirium—perfect for Uncomfortable Brunch! Set in an empty school on a snowy night, the film begins with electrifying dance auditions and pulsating choreography, only to spiral into a psychedelic horror show after the party's sangria is laced with LSD. What follows is a hallucinogenic collapse of reality, as the dancers, trapped together, turn on one another in a frenzied breakdown of social norms and physical control.
Shot with hypnotic long takes, neon-drenched visuals, and relentless electronic music, Climax blurs the line between euphoria and terror. There’s no traditional plot to cling to—only pure sensation. Characters unravel in real time, revealing the ugliest parts of themselves under the influence, their bodies no longer tools of expression but instruments of violence, confusion, and desperation.
Noé pulls no punches, confronting the audience with themes of bodily autonomy, groupthink, and the fragility of order. The camera floats, flips, and writhes along with the cast, creating an immersive and claustrophobic atmosphere that’s as exhilarating as it is repulsive.
This is a film that dares you to enjoy it—and then punishes you for doing so. Climax is a visceral experience, a film that weaponizes dance, drugs, and disorientation to trap you in a waking nightmare. So yeah, bring the whole family!