Shanna D. Schultz

“A foggy memoir of nothing, to no one” by Todd Phillips.

Amazing. The best sequel in the last decade.

This is a B film — it’s evident from the trailer and absolutely lack of any notable production team. B films are their own genre and shouldn’t be compared to big production films or even art house films. With that said, it’s a really great B film! It’s classification of horror is probably a bit overstated, but there is some intense gore at times. The direction is quite interesting despite a rather meh cinematography and can be quite captivating at times. The metaphor is apt and poignant. A woman is stripped of her power and trapped with other women — all convinced that they are not worthy of society. However, their mutual goals of liberation help them break free from their literal prison all in the service of helping their fellow woman. It’s wrapped in an ethereal package. If you like B movies, it’s worth it.

This film is not a thriller but rather an exploratory film. It uses ‘uncertainty to create urgency and tension. This is also a film with a conversation, not a message, to be reflected on. To my white peers who would find this film “propaganda” or “woke BS”, I recommend rewatching it with that frame in mind. If you miss what’s being said, it’s because you refuse to listen. KD Davila is proving to be a masterful writer. I look forward to more of her work because she has a burgeoning talent for weaving critical narratives with humor and biting honesty.