Noomi Rapace's 'Hot Spot' Is a Deranged, Vivid Sci-Fi Thriller

In Hot Spot, Noomi Rapace stars as Rana, a rebel leader who refuses to connect to an omnipotent AI called The Head, which has made humanity dependent on technology. The film throws together cyber witches, blood-transfusion worms, ancient Greek ruins, and retrofuturist '80s noir style, all in service of a detective mystery that deliberately avoids a straight path. Director Smoczynska embraces vivid and grotesque imagery, unconcerned with whether you fully follow the plot—she just wants you to feel the vibe.