Strange Darling
Strange Darling
Thought it revolves around a serial killer and a one-night-stand and pays tribute to grisly 35mm horror-thrillers, Strange Darling has received high praise from a few top critics for its ingenious storytelling. If you’re up for this kind of thing, all advice is to go in blind. And avoid this one for date night! But be prepared for gruesome, an out-of-order plot, and an upending of your assumptions.
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