Entangled

Entangled

Year: 1993

Runtime: 98 mins

Language: English

Director: Max Fischer

Drama

A struggling writer on the brink of his first big break falls for the woman of his wildest dreams, and their whirlwind romance pulls him deeper into intense passion and corrosive jealousy. As the relationship spirals, he discovers he has been framed for a murder he didn’t commit.

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Timeline & Setting – Entangled (1993)

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France, French château, Patrick's castle

The action centers on a secluded French setting, anchored by a grand château where secret meetings and psychological games unfold. Patrick's private castle doubles as a stage for manipulation and confrontation. The setting also includes a hospital where the victim lies comatose, highlighting the shift from intimate rooms to institutional spaces.

🏰 Château 🇫🇷 France

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Main Characters – Entangled (1993)

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Patrick Garavan (Pierce Brosnan)

A calculating, enigmatic man who turns his own castle into a theater of manipulation. He engineers a psychological test of strength, masquerading as the real author to lure David into a writing-for-film scheme. He uses an erotic video to inflame jealousy and then orchestrates events to avenge Mark's death. His cool control and willingness to deceive others reveal a ruthless, vendetta-driven psychology.

🧠 Calculating 💔 Obsessive 🗡️ Vindictive

David Merkin (Judd Nelson)

A writer whose first book was dismissed by critics, he is consumed by insecurity and jealousy. He becomes the object of Patrick's psychological chess game and struggles with guilt over Annabelle and Mark. He is manipulated into denying his own truth and eventually confesses to the deaths, acknowledging responsibility for Annabelle's and Mark's deaths.

🧠 Insecure 💔 Jealous ⚖️ Guilt-ridden

Mark Merylle (Lorenzo Caccialanza)

A photographer whose erotic photos of Annabelle fuel suspicion, though he had no affair with her. He is inadvertently shot during a secret encounter, becoming the catalyst for the ensuing vengeance and tragedy. His death haunts the lives of the other characters and motivates Patrick's manipulation.

📷 Photographer 🧩 Enigmatic 💔 Victim

Annabelle (Laurence Treil)

A glamorous lover who captivates David and others, navigating a life of secrecy and desire. She becomes a pawn in Patrick's schemes, and the truth about her relationship with Mark is manipulated to fuel jealousy. Her death in a car crash marks a turning point that reveals the destructive power of deception.

💃 Model 💔 Desired 🎭 Secretive

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Major Themes – Entangled (1993)

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💞 Love

Love fuels the core conflict, pulling characters toward intimacy even as jealousy threatens to destroy them. David and Annabelle's bond is tested by unspoken fears, while societal expectations add pressure. The relationship's intensity exposes how passion can blur moral boundaries and trigger destructive decisions. The film uses intimate moments to show the fragility of trust.

🕵️‍♂️ Deception

Patrick orchestrates a web of lies, masquerading as the true author to steer David. He uses secret meetings, staged scenes, and psychological tests to manipulate emotions. Truth becomes a malleable commodity, with fiction competing against reality. This manipulation reveals how narrative control can be a weapon.

🗡️ Revenge

Patrick's vengeance is the driving force behind the plot, using manipulation to avenge Mark's death. By turning David against himself, he aims to erase the threats he perceived. The plan unfolds through jealousy, deceit, and a fatal outcome that exposes the fragility of truth. The twist reveals how revenge can grow from a carefully constructed lie.

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