The Perfection

Completed201890 min

Charlotte once had a promising future as a cellist before leaving the demanding musical world that trained her. Returning to that circle brings…Read more +Read less −

Charlotte once had a promising future as a cellist before leaving the demanding musical world that trained her. Returning to that circle brings her into contact with Lizzie, the gifted performer who now occupies its attention. Admiration and attraction draw the two women together, but their shared connection to the same institution carries more than professional history. A journey away from the familiar setting of rehearsals and performances begins taking increasingly disturbing turns. Richard Shepard’s psychological horror film builds its story around unstable expectations, shifting alliances and the pressure of pursuing excellence. The relationship between Charlotte and Lizzie is central to its emotional tension, while the reasons behind their actions are best left for the film to reveal.

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Horror Thriller

Sapphic characters & cast

Allison Williams

as Charlotte

Main sapphic character

1988-04-13 · ♈ Aries

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Logan Browning

as Lizzie

Main sapphic character

1989-06-09 · ♊ Gemini

TVmaze matched performer publicity portrait; rights and editorial review pending

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Details & credits

Country: United States
Language: English
Premiere: 2019-05-24
Runtime: 90 minutes
Director: Richard Shepard

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Last researched 2026-10-30. Editorially approved.

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