'Opus' review: John Malkovich turn as crazy pop legend can't save predictable horror film
Briefly

Alfred Moretti, a former pop icon from the '90s, is trying to stage a comeback at his secluded Utah retreat. Inviting journalists and influencers, he showcases a new album while maintaining an eerie control over a devoted cult known as the "Levelists." Young writer Ariel Ecton becomes suspicious of Moretti's mental state and the environment, leading to a tense exploration of fame, manipulation, and survival. While "Opus" attempts to blend horror with social commentary, it doesn't quite reach the heights of its genre predecessors.
Mark Anthony Green's "Opus" is the latest entry in the trapped-on-an-island-by-a-wacko film genre, featuring the psychotic pop star Alfred Moretti.
Moretti, now in his 70s, reveals a dark side and holds a cult-like grip over his disciples, causing tension with the visiting journalists.
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