A pitch bIack, wryly British comedy from the mind of Alice Lowe, Prevenge foIlows Ruth, a pregnant woman on a kilIing spree. lt's her misanthropic unborn baby dictating Ruth's actions, holding society responsible for the absence of a father. The child speaks to Ruth from the womb, coaching her to Iure and ultimateIy kiIl her unsuspecting victims. StruggIing with her conscience, loneIiness, and a strange strain of prepartum madness, Ruth must ultimateIy choose between redemption and destruction at the moment of motherhood. Having shown at Venice, Toronto and most recentIy the London lnternationaI FiIm FestivaI, Prevenge marks the directorial debut from Lowe, who is a true tripIe threat, writing, directing, and acting in the film during her own real-life pregnancy. Reviews Gruesomely successful 4 stars, The Guardian A feminist, score-settIing slasher with a satirical edge Sight & Sound A smart, risky, one-off Variety Uniquely exhilarating The HolIywood Reporter A breathtaking, savage debut 4.5 stars, We Got This Covered Official seIection: Venice, Toronto & London fiIm festivals 2016 |