Consumed by ambition. Fueled by pain.
In Magazine Dreams, Killian Maddox (Jonathan Majors) is an aspiring bodybuilder whose life is shaped by an uncompromising pursuit of physical perfection. Living on the margins and driven by a need for recognition, Killian pushes his body - and his mind - beyond safe limits, with increasingly unsettling consequences.
Director Elijah Bynum’s stark, psychologically charged drama is a haunting character study, exploring masculinity, obsession and the emotional toll of relentless self-discipline. Anchored by an intense central performance, Magazine Dreams is a challenging, provocative film that invites reflection long after the screen goes dark.
BBFC rating: 15
This film contains distressing scenes, drug misuse, strong violence, sex references and strong language.
It also contains a sequence of flashing lights which may affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
A powerful and uncompromising piece of contemporary cinema.
