Kevin Jones

Jarring in mostly all the wrong ways. Loved the dark almost menacing tone of the film. However, what transpires through the later part of the story does little to justify such early promise. Combined with pretty awful performances from Portman (that accent?!) and Law make this, for me a disjointed and disappointing 2hrs

This film sells the American Dream in all its fake, depraved, neurotic madness. Lynch is so cynical to it by the end you're left thinking the world of Frank is more realistic and in turn reassuring. Its not a masterpiece. The acting is occasionally clunky, the sets are occasionally overly designed, Lynch's message is occasionally forced. These things are exactly what makes this film outstanding and give great depth and nuance to the film on repeat viewing. Fantastic assembly cast help present the American Dream as the real horror we should run screaming from.

What a little gem this film is! Clearly influenced by the slash horrors of the 70s and 80s, the premise is a daft one that caused me to pass it by numerous times. My mistake... the director and great young actors build the tension so well keeping the narrative simple but beautifully expressed. Special mention to the amazing score using retro synths and strings to capture the horror exquisitely.

I struggle to understand the great reviews regarding this film. It felt stilted. A boring parody. A karaoke version of swinging 60s Soho with an amateurish, uncertain feel to its direction. The plot itself felt predictable, stuffy and bruised and I found Thomasin McKenzie just couldn't carry the weight of what the film seemed to be aiming for. The cameos of legendary 60s British actors were reliably great (if eye rollingly predictable) and it has a gorgeous soundtrack but the overall development of the plot and script felt like it would have been more suited to a cool 'Tales of the Unexpected' 1hr story. Baffalingly cliched and forgettable.