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Infinity Pool

Infinity Pool is a 2023 science fiction horror film written and directed by Brandon Cronenberg.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Infinity Pool is a 2023 science fiction horror film written and directed by Brandon Cronenberg. It stars Alexander Skarsgård, Mia Goth, and Cleopatra Coleman. The film follows a couple whose vacation in a fictional country turns violent after a fatal accident exposes a disturbing local system of punishment and cloning. It is a Canadian-Croatian-Hungarian production and was released theatrically in Canada on January 27, 2023.

Premise

The film is set in the fictional country of Li Tolqa (or La Tolqa, depending on the source). It follows novelist James Foster and his wife Em while they are on vacation at a beach resort. After a fatal accident, the couple discovers a system in which wealthy offenders can avoid execution by having a clone created to die in their place.

Production and release

The film was written and directed by Brandon Cronenberg. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2023 and received a Canadian theatrical release on January 27, 2023. Additional international release dates followed.

Cast

The main cast includes Alexander Skarsgård as James Foster, Mia Goth as Gabi, and Cleopatra Coleman as Em Foster. Supporting roles are played by Jalil Lespert and Thomas Kretschmann, among others.

Themes and reception

Critical descriptions emphasize body horror, violence, wealth, and privilege, often comparing the film to a satirical vacation-from-hell scenario. Reviews frequently highlight Mia Goth’s performance and the film’s surreal, confrontational tone.

Key facts

  • The film is set in the fictional country of Li Tolqa/La Tolqa.
  • The story centers on a novelist and his wife whose vacation turns violent after a fatal accident.
  • Wealthy offenders can avoid execution by cloning themselves to die in their place.
  • The film premiered at Sundance in January 2023 and was released in Canada on January 27, 2023.
  • Brandon Cronenberg wrote and directed the film.
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Canadian context

Infinity Pool is a Canadian-linked film: it was released theatrically in Canada on January 27, 2023, and multiple sources describe it as a Canadian-Croatian-Hungarian production.[2][5][6]

Frequently asked questions

What is Infinity Pool about?
It is about a writer and his wife whose vacation becomes violent after a death leads them into a society where wealthy offenders can be cloned and executed in place of the original.
Who directed Infinity Pool?
Brandon Cronenberg wrote and directed the film.
Who stars in Infinity Pool?
The film stars Alexander Skarsgård, Mia Goth, and Cleopatra Coleman.
When was Infinity Pool released?
It premiered at Sundance in January 2023 and was released theatrically in Canada on January 27, 2023.
What genre is Infinity Pool?
It is generally classified as science fiction horror, with some sources also describing it as a mystery-thriller or horror-thriller.

References

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10365998/
    Supports: Plot summary, cast, and premise involving the fictional island and cloning-based punishment.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infinity_Pool_(film)
    Supports: Release dates, genre, cast, director, and Canadian theatrical release information.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/infinity_pool_2023
    Supports: Director, genre, runtime, rating, and release dates.
  4. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/infinity-pool-movie-review-2023
    Supports: Plot details, cloning premise, and thematic description.
  5. British Film Institute — https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/infinity-pool-theres-not-much-inside-brandon-cronenbergs-latest-besides-whole-lot-viscera
    Supports: Setting, cloning premise, and critical description of the film's themes.
  6. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infinity_Pool
    Supports: Alternative naming and production-country description.