Muse (2017) movie poster

Muse

2017 ·1h 47m · ★ 5.8 (371)

Samuel Salomon, a literature professor, has been off work for almost a year after the tragic death of his girlfriend. Samuel has been suffering from a recurring nightmare in which a woman is brutally murdered in a strange ritual. Suddenly, the same woman who appears every night in his dreams is found dead in exactly the same circumstances. Samuel sneaks into the crime scene and there he meets Rachel who has also dreamed about the murder. Together, they will do whatever they can to discover the identity of the mystery woman, entering a terrifying world controlled by the figures who have inspired artists throughout time: the Muses.

Why it matters

Muse (2017) offers a cerebral dive into nightmare logic where dreams and murder intertwine in a surreal, myth-infused thriller.

  • Blends psychological horror with supernatural folklore, channeling ancient artistic myths into a modern murder mystery.
  • Anchored by Samuel Salomon’s brooding performance, capturing grief’s shadow as a portal to otherworldly terror.
  • For fans of dream-state dread and atmospheric puzzles reminiscent of Lynch or Argento’s more cryptic moments.
  • Practical effects and eerie visuals evoke a ritualistic vibe that feels both timeless and unsettling.
11 horror films in catalog

Horror DNA

Gore
0
Slow Burn
83
Psychological
100
Supernatural
80
Creature
0
Disturbing
83
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
85
Survival
0

Content Warnings

Sexual ViolenceTaboo ContentDehumanization

Phobia triggers

Religious Imagery

TMDB Keywords

abused womanmusespoetrypremonitionritual murderseven immortalsslit throat

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