Strange Darling

9/1/2024

Ending my day with one last movie, I stumbled upon a film titled "Strange Darling." A psychological thriller revolving around a mass serial killer, I had no prior knowledge of its storyline. Without watching a trailer or reading a description, I decided to dive right in. As the movie unfolded, I found myself completely absorbed in its narrative. The plot kept me on my toes, constantly questioning the identity of the serial killer. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, I was either right on the money or completely off track. The film demanded my full attention to catch the subtle clues and details. While I found "Strange Darling" to be a decent watch and appreciated it for what it was, I don't think I would revisit it. The movie delved into gruesome and heavily exploited sexua

9/26/2024

A woman runs across a field, blood gushing from her ear. She's being chased by a man with an high powered rifle. Can she escape? Well across the next ninety minutes, and via six chapters and an epilogue, we are told the story of just how we got here. Except, the episodes are not shown to us in numerical order and this isn't the end. It's not really the beginning of the end, but maybe the end of the beginning? Willa Fitzgerald looks terrified, Kyle Gallner looks menacing - but as this cat and mouse game progresses our expectations of the narrative are well and truly challenged, and that proves especially perilous for just about everyone that either of these two characters meet as plenty of uses for handcuffs are demonstrated - none of which were probably as advertised on the box! It doesn't

9/26/2024

Visually, <em>'Strange Darling'</em> is a treat. It's an extremely stylish movie, the film features some excellent shots as well as great music. I'm not fully sold on the base story, I feel like if you stripped every other element back then you'd be left with a real mid plot. On the other hand, though, when all is said and done I think I did get a good amount of entertainment from it. I don't believe it needed to be told in nonlinear order, you could've portrayed events more traditionally and I don't think it wouldn't changed much (if anything) in terms of the viewing experience. With that said, it is easy to keep up with the jumps and it doesn't hinder the flick whatsoever. So, I guess, if it works, why not? The performances of Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner are excellent, to

12/14/2024

After watching "Strange Darling," directed by J.T. Mollner, I found it to be a fascinating experience. The film's use of non-linear chapter framing was intriguing and innovative, showcasing Mollner's talent for delivering the emotional depth of each scene. He adeptly balanced the timeline with the message each chapter conveyed. However, the plot lacked direction at times, diverging into unintended paths, which slightly hindered the overall narrative. Giovanni Ribisi's cinematography was nothing short of phenomenal, capturing each moment with precision and artistry. The lead actors, Willa Fitzgerald as "The Lady" and Kyle Gallner as "The Demon," delivered outstanding performances that truly brought their characters to life. Despite some plot issues, "Strange Darling" stands out for it

9/24/2025

This movie was phenomenal! I thought it was incredible and unpredictable. Strange Darling was the first movie I've watched in a year or two where I was completely surprised and couldn't wait to finish! The acting was incredible and the writing matched as well. I recommend this movie to anyone who wants to watch a very clever story. I won't say anymore so I don't spoil it for you :) **10 out of 10** Thanks for reading my review ❤️

11/30/2025

Solid enough drama-horror-thriller features great performances from both Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner, and impressive cinematography by Giovanni Ribisi making his feature film debut in the role. Dialogue is pretty strong and liked the non-linear storytelling. Can't say it'll have a lasting impression on me but still well worth checking out. **3.5/5**