IMDb 5.5 2020 HD

Coil

Coil

2020
Horror
12 min NR USA
5.8 / 10
5.5 IMDB

A young woman struggles to fight her anxiety, and the malevolent creature inside her, while she prepares to go out to a party.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Spencer Ryerson
Starring
Victoria Dunsmore

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

anxious intense unsettling personal psychological dark visceral raw internal disturbing committed atmospheric

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 4, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Victoria Dunsmore delivers a compelling performance as a young woman wrestling with overwhelming anxiety and a sinister internal presence in 'Coil'. The film's strength lies in its commitment to a dark, oppressive tone, effectively conveying the protagonist's internalised…

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Samuel Finch
Apr 4, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This film, 'Coil', presents a fascinating premise: a young woman's fight against her own anxiety, personified as an internal creature. Victoria Dunsmore shoulders the considerable burden of this narrative, offering a performance marked by palpable distress. The directorial…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 4, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Coil' is a potent exploration of psychological turmoil, elevated by a standout performance from Victoria Dunsmore. The film masterfully visualises the overwhelming nature of anxiety, transforming it into a palpable, malevolent force. Director Unknown (information not provided) imbues…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 4, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

In 'Coil', the concept of a young woman battling both anxiety and an internalised malevolent entity is intriguing, yet the execution feels somewhat underdeveloped. Victoria Dunsmore delivers a committed performance, striving to convey the immense pressure her character…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 4, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Victoria Dunsmore anchors 'Coil' with a performance that bravely navigates the treacherous waters of internalised fear. The film crafts a palpable sense of dread, using the simple act of preparing for a party as a backdrop for a…

FAQs

'Coil' appears to portray anxiety not just as a psychological state but as a tangible, battling force. The 'malevolent creature inside her' suggests a visual or metaphorical representation of her anxiety, making it an active antagonist. This approach likely aims to externalise the internal experience of severe anxiety, presenting it as an overwhelming and fightable, yet deeply personal, struggle.