Pearl Review - Mia Goth's Twisted Delusions of Grandeur
While subverting the conventions of Golden Age cinema with the characteristics of a slasher, Pearl studies the delusions of grandeur inspired by the movies.

Daniel van den Berg is wrongly declared dead in the pension system and no longer receives his pension. To prove he's still alive, he must go through all sorts of absurd steps. Despite the frustrating amount of paperwork, Daniel refuses to give up.
While subverting the conventions of Golden Age cinema with the characteristics of a slasher, Pearl studies the delusions of grandeur inspired by the movies.
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