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 | |
| Casey Deidrick | Ryan West | |
| Cinthya Carmona | Lupe | |
| Gregory Zarian | Glen Gale | |
| Susan Anton | Carree Tole[6] | |
| Endre Hules | Anatole | |
| Ethan Jones | Young Aldis | |
| Omri Rose | Yuval | |
| Patrick Gorman | The Gardener aka Bill | |
| Marnee Carpenter | Art Student | |
| Anastasia Leddick | Stocking Face | |
| Ilka Urbach | Celebrity Interviewer | |
| Sheila M. Lockhart | Art Gallery Patron | |
| Tyrone Evans Clark | Young Artist Party Goer |
The film was released on October 13, 2020, on VOD / Digital release.
Distributed by 1844 Entertainment.