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Strange Darling

2024 1h 37m
Thriller Horror
MOVIEVIBE Rating
6.9/10
1,039 reviews
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Strange Darling

Nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer’s vicious murder spree.

"Love hurts."

Top Billed Cast

Willa Fitzgerald
Willa Fitzgerald
The Lady
Kyle Gallner
Kyle Gallner
The Demon
Madisen Beaty
Madisen Beaty
Gale
Bianca A. Santos
Bianca A. Santos
Tanya
Steven Michael Quezada
Steven Michael Quezada
Pete
Ed Begley Jr.
Ed Begley Jr.
Frederick
Barbara Hershey
Barbara Hershey
Genevieve
Denise Grayson
Denise Grayson
Libby

Detailed Critic & Audience Reviews

T tmdb51616167 Verified TMDB Critic
2024-09-01

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 clu...

C CinemaSerf Verified TMDB Critic
2024-09-26

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 ...

R r96sk Verified TMDB Critic
2024-09-26

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 th...

R RalphRahal Verified TMDB Critic
2024-12-14

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 Fi...

E Emily Verified TMDB Critic
2025-09-24

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**

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