The Machinist (2004) – Symbolism & Themes

July 21, 2025 Reading time: 4 minutes

Christian Bale as Trevor Reznik in The Machinist, emaciated and sleepless, standing in a dimly lit factory.

Directed by: Brad Anderson
Starring: Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, John Sharian

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