With a hurricane looming, a group of wealthy twentysomethings gather at a remote family mansion to party till the storm passes. Things get wildly out of hand when a social deduction game goes off the rails, resulting in death, finger-pointing, & brutal honesty. Sure, the tagline, “This is Not a Safe Space”, could stir some reluctance for fans of modern elevated horror films, but dwell too much on that. The aggressive characterizations of Gen Z clichés are plentiful, however the self aware and katana sharp execution guarantees an enjoyably satirical experience for everyone. It takes a lot to breathe new life into an ensemble, “whodunit” genre, but Halina Reijn has a skilled hand, and strong lungs. Perfect slasher pacing. Incredibly cast. This could very well be the slasher of the summer.
Bodies Bodies Bodies premiered as part of the SXSW Film Festival 2022.
