The Saltburn Drainpipe’s review published on Letterboxd:
Well I get the hype for this one.
Every now and then a movie comes along that ha something to say, but wraps it in a really cool concept. Here Fargeat has taken the idea of the treatment of women’s bodies and wrapped it up in a body horror and it fucking rules.
I don’t want to spoil where the film goes for anyone who hasn’t seen it (there can’t be that many, it’s been everywhere), but this plot is pretty pacey. It isn’t complicated and you can see it a mile off but it marches along at such a snappy pace that you’re drawn in. All of that is wrapped in a bright, colourful surrealist art style that I couldn’t take my eyes off.
The message of the film is very much hammered home. Similarly to the in your face visuals, the point is literally screamed at you repeatedly. The movie doesn’t suffer for this however. The men in this film are horrible (and often outright disgusting). Their dialogue seems unrealistic but also kinda just isn’t. It’s just really well done.
Our two leads are both outstanding. Qualley shows why she is a rising star in Hollywood with an impactful performance. However she is absolutely swamped by Demi Moore who gives the performance of her lifetime. She’s vulnerable, sad, likeable, and ultimately unhinged. Really she’s knocked it out of the park.
Add in some really good practical body effects and some absolutely toe curling gore including I think the most blood I’ve ever seen in a scene and lots of needles. And you have a hit. I’m not joking about the needles by the way. If you have a phobia maybe give this one a miss.
What a fun piece of work this is. A smash hit out of nowhere!
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