'Saltburn': A Tale of Manipulation, Class Envy, and Desire

Emerald Fennell's New Film Explores the Dark Side of Human Nature Through the Eyes of a Scholarship Student at Oxford

Emerald Fennell's new film 'Saltburn' follows the story of Oliver Quick, a scholarship student at Oxford, who befriends a wealthy classmate, Felix Catton, and is invited to spend the summer at the Catton's lavish family estate.
The film explores themes of manipulation, class envy, and desire, with Oliver's character displaying a 'supernatural ability' to understand and give people what they want.
Barry Keoghan, known for his roles in 'The Banshees of Inisherin' and 'Eternals', plays the role of Oliver, while Jacob Elordi, known for 'Euphoria', plays Felix Catton.
The film includes several provocative scenes, including Oliver drinking Felix's bathwater and a scene involving menstrual blood, which Fennell says are meant to shock and titillate viewers.
In the end, Oliver manipulates his way into inheriting the Catton estate, but his victory is hollow as he is left alone without companionship or a clear purpose.