Painter is a 2020 indie psychological thriller film about a rich art collector (Betsy Randle) and benefactor who becomes obsessed with an unknown artist. [1] [2]
A close relationship forms super fast between a young painter Aldis (Eric Ladin) and his new friend Joanne, a wealthy art collector. Joanne takes Aldis into her home and the young artist unfortunately finds out that their relationship is based on obsession with a taste of delusion and jealousy. [3]
The story has some similarities when it comes down to the subject matter relating to the contemporary art world, but the director takes on a different perspective compared to its psychological counterparts Velvet Buzzsaw and Nocturnal Animals . [4] [5]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Betsy Randle | Joanne Marco |
| Eric Ladin | Aldis [4] |
| Casey Deidrick | Ryan West |
| Cinthya Carmona [6] | Lupe |
| Gregory Zarian | Glen Gale |
| Susan Anton | Carree Tole [7] |
| Endre Hules | Anatole |
| Ethan Jones | Young Aldis |
| Omri Rose | Yuval |
| Patrick Gorman [6] | The Gardener aka Bill |
| Marnee Carpenter | Art Student [8] |
| Anastasia Leddick | Stocking Face [8] |
| Ilka Urbach | Celebrity Interviewer |
| Sheila M. Lockhart | Art Gallery Patron [9] |
| Tyrone Evans Clark | Young Artist Party Goer [7] |
The film was released on October 13, 2020, on VOD / Digital release. [7] [2]
Distributed by 1844 Entertainment. [7]