Mads

'Mads' is a surreal psychological thriller that follows a teenager named Mads, who is in search of thrills and an escape from his monotonous routine. The story begins with Mads, a young man preparing for a night of partying, but before that, he decides to make an important stop on his way: to visit his dealer to get a new drug that will take him to a state of deep mental alteration. The film does not hold back in showcasing the effervescence of modern youth, trapped in consumerism and the desire to live in the moment, regardless of the consequences.

After obtaining the drug, Mads heads home, but on the way, he encounters an unknown woman who is injured and in need of help. Although Mads has no idea who she is or what has happened to her, he decides to pick her up in his car and take her with him, thinking that she could be part of the adventure he is about to experience. From this chance encounter, the night takes an unexpected and surreal turn.

As the plot progresses, reality becomes distorted. The drug that Mads has consumed begins to take effect, and his perception of events becomes increasingly confusing and unstable. The boundaries between what is real and what is part of his altered mind quickly blur. What seemed like a simple act of helping an injured woman spirals into a series of strange events, surreal moments, and revelations that will completely change his night and his life.

David Moreau, known for his ability to create tense atmospheres and explore psychological suspense, brings to the screen a work that not only disturbs but also raises fundamental questions about the nature of truth and the construction of our identity in an increasingly digitalized world.

• Horror
• Thriller