The Perfection is a 2018 American horror thriller film directed by Richard Shepard, from a screenplay by Shepard, Nicole Snyder and Eric C. Charmelo. It stars Allison Williams, Logan Browning, and Steven Weber. It had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest on September 20, 2018. It was released on May 24, 2019, by Netflix. Plot Charlotte Willmore is a talented cellist who was forced to leave Bachoff, a prestigious music school in Boston, to care for her terminally-ill mother. After her mother's protracted illness ends in death a decade later, Charlotte makes contact with Anton, the head of the academy, and travels to Shanghai where the school is selecting a new student. There, Charlotte meets Lizzie, who replaced her after she left and has since achieved considerable professional success. At an after party, Charlotte meets with Anton, his wife Paloma and Bachoff teachers Theis and Geoffrey. Charlotte and Lizzie quickly become friends and their relationship turns sexual after a night of clubbing. The next day, Lizzie awakens with a hangover, and is offered ibuprofen from Charlotte. Lizzie suggests Charlotte accompany...