A kinky one-night stand between two strangers (Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner) leads to a bloody chase through the woods as part of a serial killer's murder spree.
It's non-linear storytelling in a throwback 70s style where each chapter (there are 6) upends what was learned in the previous one. It challenges assumptions at every turn and maintains an absolutely breakneck pace for about 77 of its 97 minute runtime. It's a shame the last 20 minutes are an unnecessary retread.
Mollner is obviously a rising talent but the name that surprised me the most in the credits was Giovanni Ribisi as Director of Photography. Even more impressive, it's his feature debut. Ribisi has had a 40-year career as an actor so presumably he's picked up a thing or two about cinematography along the way. Still, a beautiful work and I really hope he continues with it.
It's not available on streaming but it is for rent. It would have been a must-buy except for those last 20 minutes. Maybe time will soften that blow.
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