Strange Darling

 

       A one night stand becomes a twisted game of cat and mouse in this dark thriller from writer/director JT Mollner.

       The film is broken into six "chapters" and an epilogue but told in a non-linear fashion which is only one of the more interesting things that sets it apart from films of this ilk. 

       It stars Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner. Both leads play well against each other and Ms. Fitzgerald, in particular, is absolutely terrific as "The Lady". Barbara Hershey and Ed Begley Jr. have small but significant roles.

       The actor Giovanni Ribisi makes his behind the camera debut as the cinematographer, as well as one of the producers and the actor Jason Patric does a voice over narration. 

       Violent and clever, "Strange Darling" will definitely hold your attention.