Husband's relatives, am I right? Just when you thought you had it tough, you realize the terrible situation you were put in. Front roomand you wonder if the cards you've been dealt aren't so bad after all. Ultimately, A24's new psychological thriller throws a lot at the wall, and some of it sticks well: racially charged stories, chills reminiscent of classic female horror like Rosemary's Baby As we promised in the promotional campaign, Brandy's glorious return to horror.
Yes, it's been 25 years since the iconic singer and actress' character survived the sly sequel. I know what you did last summer.And as Brandi recently told us, she may also return for a sequel. Meanwhile, writers and directors Max and Sam Eggers are working on a horror short story of the same name by Susan Hill, Front room It delivers enough tense horror to send shivers down your spine, even if the bigger shocks are probably too tough to watch..
Solange is a wrecking ball heading to Belinda's front room.
Warning: The precious name “Belinda” may be ruined for you after watching. Front roomAcclaimed singer and actress Brandy Norwood plays the newly pregnant teacher of the same name in her new film, who begins to work intensely once a family member related to her overworked husband, Norman (Andrew Burnab, who will soon star in snow white), leads to his stepmother (Katherine Hunter, who is excellent in everything from The Tragedy of Macbeth to Andor) Move in with them.
Her name is Solange — and if the name sounds familiar, you're probably thinking of Beyoncé's musical sister, who gained even greater fame after her infamous elevator video altercation with Jay-Z nearly a decade ago. Solange in Front room It also stirs up trouble, to say the least, when she moves a seemingly endless string of belongings into Belinda and Norman's modest family home, straight into the living room – which is supposed to be their newborn baby's bedroom.
Hunter gives a charming performance as the ill but sharp-witted Solange, who slowly but surely begins to take over the residence.She carries with her a distinctly conservative and religious backstory, creating immediate tension with her black daughter-in-law Belinda, who slowly begins to lose her grip on reality as the film descends into unnerving territory.
Brandy is an endlessly sympathetic character as the anxiety builds.
Max Eggers, let's not forget, co-wrote another amazing A24 song, The Lighthouse With his brother Robert, who achieved fame after The Witch (2015) Hit the crowd. Front room It has a similar dark comedic edge. The LighthouseAlthough its warm saturation of colours adds a more realistic, homely element to Belinda's modern story, those quarrels between relatives become more relatable.
Any new parent who has had to put up with their partner constantly walking out the door in the morning, the house in disarray and a screaming baby in dirty diapers will be able to relate to Belinda, who Played perfectly by BrandyBy the way, the pop star is still as stunning as ever after all these years, and you'll quickly sympathize with her as she becomes Solange's reluctant guardian (and psychological prisoner). It's a far cry from Brandy's recent films, best birthday ever and Descendants: The Rise of the RedShe shows a new side of herself as an actress. It's her best performance yet.
Catherine Hunter might be too good for a nauseating movie.
but, Hunter's performance becomes a powerful black hole of hostility and tension that no one can escape from.She's the strongest part of the movie, and she's also a bit of a problem, drowning out almost everything else around her. She's so good. Her creepy voice might haunt your future nightmares as she screams “mess” every time she has a bathroom accident in bed. Yep, Things are getting increasingly annoying and downright disgusting. As the movie continues to build anxiety, you may find yourself feeling nauseous throughout the second half.
Despite all that, final climax Front room It's kind of disappointing.Given the ridiculous events that took place inside the headquarters, it feels like a more mainstream movie will eventually come along to sort things out. But until then, it's all A24-level thriller (sometimes to the point of disgusting, even for them), so Front room He will definitely be a speaker in the coming days. From A24, Front room It will be released in theaters on September 6, 2024.
