★★★½ (4/5 for artistic merit, 2/5 for rewatchability)
is a haunting, atmospheric exploration of wealth, obsession, and a family’s descent into madness. Directed by Tom Kalin, this psychological drama brings to life the unsettling true story of the Baekeland family—heirs to the Bakelite plastics fortune—whose glamorous jet-setting lifestyle masked a core of deep rot and tragedy. The Story: A Legacy of Dysfunction
★★★½ (4/5 for artistic merit, 2/5 for rewatchability)
is a haunting, atmospheric exploration of wealth, obsession, and a family’s descent into madness. Directed by Tom Kalin, this psychological drama brings to life the unsettling true story of the Baekeland family—heirs to the Bakelite plastics fortune—whose glamorous jet-setting lifestyle masked a core of deep rot and tragedy. The Story: A Legacy of Dysfunction