Black Swan vs Somnium

Black Swan has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 6.1/10 for Somnium). Somnium is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 1h 49m. Black Swan is the older of the two (2010 against 2025). Both are drama, horror, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Black Swan posterBlack Swan2010 VS Somnium posterSomnium2025
Black SwanSomnium
Audience score★ 7.7/10★ 6.1/10
Year20102025
Length1h 49m1h 30m
GenresDrama, Horror, ThrillerDrama, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Country––
DirectorDarren AronofskyRacheal Cain
Main castSebastian Stan, Winona Ryder, Janet Montgomery, Ksenia Solo, Vincent CasselGillian White, Johnathon Schaech, Steve Eifert, Grace Van Dien, Will Peltz

Synopsis

Black Swan

The story of Nina, a ballerina in a New York City ballet company whose life, like all those in her profession, is completely consumed with dance. She lives with her retired ballerina mother Erica who zealously supports her daughter's professional ambition. When artistic director Thomas Leroy decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre for the opening production of their new season, Swan Lake, Nina is his first choice.

Somnium

Gemma moves to LA, hoping to become an actress. She takes an overnight gig at a sleep clinic that promises to make their clients’ dreams come true. But the longer she spends there, the more it becomes clear that something sinister is going on.

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