
A woman's nightly routine is shattered when an obscure presence invades her bathroom, confronting her with a terror she cannot escape.
The Invitation takes a creeping look at two simple premises: reuniting with forgotten friends and new-age spiritualism. Though one seems a bit scarier than the other, the film heightens social awkwardness to a macabre level that puts an uncomfortable look on when the social taboo of grief is put on public display.
While not everyone may relate to the circumstances Danielle finds herself in in 'Shiva Baby', some are sure to understand her struggles as she is scrutinized for being a woman, a college student, an LGBT person, and a sugar baby.
Despite its simple premise, “imagine being a woman,” the horror behind "Men" feels fueled by a hollow understanding of the insidiousness of misogyny.
Gay representation is out there, but to portray a character who's gay as a big, happy brute is a rare treat.
Tara Thorne’s film is equal parts emotional and comedic, illustrating the beauty and the pain of long term relationships.