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Strange Darling
2024 97 min United States of America R 16+
★7.4
Horror, Thriller
Director: JT Mollner
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Description
Nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer’s vicious murder spree.
Budget:
$4M
US Gross:
$3.08M
Worldwide:
$4.85M
Starring
Willa Fitzgerald
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Kyle Gallner
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Madisen Beaty
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Awards
Saturn Awards 2025
— Best Thriller
Saturn Awards 2025
— Best Actor
Saturn Awards 2025
— Best Supporting Actress
Saturn Awards 2025
— Best Screenplay
Saturn Awards 2025
— Best Film Editing
Saturn Awards 2025
— Best Director
Saturn Awards 2025
— Best Actress
Key opinion
Strange Darling is a stylish, non-linear psychological thriller that relies heavily on the standout performances of its two leads and high-quality cinematography. While the technical execution and visual flair are widely praised, opinions on the narrative strength vary, with some finding the plot cleverly unpredictable and others deeming it a simple story masked by structural gimmicks.
| Acting | Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner provide exceptional, compelling performances that anchor the film's intense confrontations. | |
| Cinematography | Giovanni Ribisi's decision to shoot on 35mm film results in visually striking, vivid cinematography that elevates the film's aesthetic quality. | |
| Screenplay | The film's non-linear chapter structure effectively creates a puzzle-like experience that rewards viewers who avoid spoilers. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative is divisive; some viewers find the plot twisty and engaging, while others criticize the underlying story as simple, thin, or reliant on underdeveloped tropes. |