Zeroville

(2019)

Zeroville (2019) is a captivating drama film set in Los Angeles during the 1960s. The story follows a young ex-communicated seminarian named Ike Vikar Jerome, who arrives in the city on the infamous day in August 1969 when Charles Manson and his cult committed a series of brutal murders.

As Vikar explores the city, he becomes obsessed with movies and soon finds himself working in the film industry. With a tattoo of Montgomery Clift and Elizabeth Taylor from the film A Place in the Sun on his shaved head, he stands out among the Hollywood elite. Vikar's love for movies grows, and he starts to idolize a reclusive and enigmatic filmmaker named Archibald Bud Baxter.

Throughout his journey in Hollywood, Vikar encounters various eccentric characters, including actors like Soledad Paladin and Viking Man. As he immerses himself in the world of films, Vikar begins to question the nature of reality and identity.

Zeroville explores themes of obsession, art, and the blurred lines between fiction and reality. The film meticulously captures the spirit of 1960s Los Angeles and delves into the transformative power of cinema. Directed by James Franco, it features a stellar cast including Megan Fox, Seth Rogen, and Jacki Weaver. Zeroville is a thought-provoking and visually stunning film that will captivate audiences with its unique perspective on Hollywood and the human experience.