Nightmare Alley: Film Tie-in

Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of Nightmare Alley is a cool, cruel, and rediscovered classic of American noir. It stars Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, and Rooney Mara and is nominated for four Oscars. It is a creepy, all-too-harrowing masterpiece that follows Stanton Carlisle, a carny at a traveling circus, who becomes a successful spiritualist who exploits the weak and the wealthy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 09 December 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of a classic American noir novel, "Nightmare Alley," is now out in cinemas and has been nominated for four Oscars. The film stars Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, and Rooney Mara and is set in the 1930s during the Great Depression.

The story follows Stanton Carlisle, a carny who works at a traveling circus. He becomes fascinated with their freak-show geek, a pathetic alcoholic who is the object of the voyeuristic crowds' gleeful disgust and derision. Stanton vows that nothing like that will ever happen to him, as he is young, clever, and ambitious.

Initially, Stanton teams up with a beautiful but vulnerable woman as part of a double act in which he mesmerizes her. However, he soon leaves his circus days behind him and becomes a successful spiritualist who exploits the weak and the wealthy.

Despite his success, Stanton's life takes a dark turn when he meets a mysterious woman named Molly. She introduces him to a world of dark magic and manipulation, and Stanton becomes addicted to the power it gives him.

As Stanton's addiction grows, he becomes more and more ruthless in his pursuit of wealth and power. He crosses paths with a powerful businessman named Mr. Nick, who is willing to do anything to get what he wants.

"Nightmare Alley" is a brilliant, horrifying, and compulsive journey into the true darkness of the human mind. It explores themes of addiction, manipulation, and the corrupting influence of power. The film's stunning visuals and powerful performances make it a must-see for fans of classic noir and psychological thrillers.

In conclusion, "Nightmare Alley" is a forgotten classic of Depression-era America that has been brilliantly adapted for the cinema by Guillermo del Toro. The film's powerful performances, stunning visuals, and dark themes make it a must-see for fans of classic noir and psychological thrillers.

Weight: 328g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526640864