Torment_
Working extremely hard to keep his hotel afloat, Paul begins hearing voices in his head. Convinced that his wife has been unfaithful, he begins to see every male guest as a potential threat. What follows is Paul's downward spiral into the madness of deranged jealousy where he finally discovers that hell is not a state of mind – hell is himself.
Director
Claude Chabrol
Starring
Emmanuelle Béart, François Cluzet, Nathalie Cardone
Box Office
$39K
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Box office
Torment earned $39K against a $10.0M budget.
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Year context
Torment was released 32 years ago in 1994.
CAST (20)
Emmanuelle Béart
Nelly
François Cluzet
Paul Prieur
Nathalie Cardone
Marylin
André Wilms
Doctor Arnoux
Marc Lavoine
Martineau
Christiane Minazzoli
Mme Vernon
Dora Doll
Mme Chabert
Mario David
Duhamel
Jean-Pierre Cassel
M. Vernon
Sophie Artur
Clotilde
Thomas Chabrol
Julien
Yves Verhoeven
Young Boy
AA
Amaya Antolin
Mariette
JB
Jean-Claude Barbier
M. Pinoiseau
CD
Claire de Beaumont
Mme Rudemont
Pierre-François Dumeniaud
M. Lenoir
René Gouzenne
M. Ballandieu
Marie-Thérèse Izar
Mme Pinoiseau
Dominique Jambert
Young Woman
LD
Louis De Leotoing d'Anjony
Vincent
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$10.0M
Budget
$39K
Revenue
-100%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
STUDIOS (4)
MK2 Films
CED Productions
France 3 Cinéma
Cinémanuel
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
102 min (1h 42m)
Language
French
Country
Rating
6.8/10 (265 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$10,000,000
Box Office
$39,003
Profit
$-9,960,997
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Torment about?
Working extremely hard to keep his hotel afloat, Paul begins hearing voices in his head. Convinced that his wife has been unfaithful, he begins to see every male guest as a potential threat. What follows is Paul's downward spiral into the madness of deranged jealousy where he finally discovers that hell is not a state of mind – hell is himself.
How long is Torment?
Torment has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Who directed Torment?
Torment was directed by Claude Chabrol.
Who stars in Torment?
The cast of Torment includes Emmanuelle Béart, François Cluzet, Nathalie Cardone, André Wilms, Marc Lavoine.
How much did Torment make at the box office?
Torment earned $39,003 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $10,000,000.
What is the rating of Torment?
Torment has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 265 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Thriller
KEYWORDS (6)
adultery
jealousy
paranoia
descent into madness
psychological thriller
adulterous wife