Starring Jess Weixler, John Hensley, Josh Pais
Rarely do I get to see horror films. And when I do, they're usually because of big budgets or at least one big star carrying the project.
This on the other hand is a low key affair.
Dawn, a teenage girl who's dedicated to celibacy starts to discover that some boys aren't so dedicated. But she also discovers, to her horror, that she has quite the defencive mechanism for them.
Readings of feminist theory and purity galore. But my concern is whether it's enjoyable.
If one isn't squemish, the film is actually a funny horror. It's not intentionally humourous, but its appearance here is welcome in order to let the audience not feel too weighed down with horrific gore. And I was quite fond of Dawn, a strong character but who isn't fully aware of her surroundings as of yet. Usually strong females characters are so because they know practically everything. Here we see development.
Keep eyes peeled for the amusing credit at the end. Not original, but a reminder of men shouldn't get up to.
3/5
If you like this you should try
Ginger Snaps (2000) 3.5/5
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