The Spider is a crime film based on a true story. The film stars Zara Amir Abramhimi, Mehdi Bajestani, Arash and more, and is directed by Ali Abbasi. The film will be released in Europe and America in 2022 and belongs to the crime film genre.
The story takes place in Mashhad, the most sacred city in Iran. A female reporter Go deep into the city to investigate. She tracks down the serial killer "Spider Killer", who murders female sex workers in the name of "cleaning the streets of crime". However, as the death toll mounts and the truth approaches, the reporter discovers that the entire society has begun to regard the murderer as a hero, making her chances of seeking justice slim.
Through the perspective of a female reporter, "Holy Spider" shows a complex and distorted social phenomenon. The murderer's actions have sparked discussions on sex workers' rights and social morality, and at the same time exposed people's superficial views on complex issues and misunderstandings about justice. Through the suspenseful and tense plot, wonderful performances and thought-provoking themes, the film will arouse the audience's in-depth thinking on social ethics and morality.
Excellent performances by actors such as Zara Amir Abramhimi will Give characters vivid image and emotion. Director Ali Abbasi's directing technique will lead the audience to the core of the story and experience the tension and suspense. "Holy Spider" will explore the dark side of human nature, the complexity of society, and the boundaries of justice and morality.