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- It’s a bold premise, yet for all Prevenge’s passion and invention, Lowe’s grasp falls short of her reach. It’s an uneven film that is great in parts but doesn’t cohere into a satisfying whole. A violent, lurid, funny roadside to all the sanitised received wisdom that surrounds being 'with child'.
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Mar 24, 2017 · The makers of "Prevenge," a British horror-comedy about an expectant mother whose unborn child encourages her to go on a killing spree, only pick the softest targets: ugly caricatures of insensitive adults who have written off single mother Ruth (writer/director Alice Lowe) simply because she's eight months pregnant.
Feb 12, 2017 · A tale of bloody revenge enacted by a pregnant woman at the apparent behest of her unborn child, Prevenge is an audacious directorial feature debut for Lowe that leaves strange stretch marks on...
- 2 min
- Mark Kermode
Mar 24, 2017 · As ambitious as it is daringly transgressive, Prevenge should thrill fans of pitch-black horror-comedy -- and open untold opportunities for writer/director/star Alice Lowe. Read Critics Reviews...
- (87)
- Kate Dickie
- Alice Lowe
- Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Overall, Prevenge is a witty and humorously dark feature that combines the gruesome of a stalker killer with the deadpan banter of a British comedy. Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Nov...
Mar 24, 2017 · Prevenge: Directed by Alice Lowe. With Alice Lowe, Dan Renton Skinner, Jo Hartley, Tom Davis. Widow Ruth is seven months pregnant when, believing herself to be guided by her unborn baby, she embarks on a homicidal rampage, dispatching anyone who stands in her way.
- (8.6K)
- Comedy, Crime, Drama
- Alice Lowe
- 2017-03-24
Mar 14, 2017 · REVIEW: Prevenge Delivers A Twisted Tale Of An Unborn Serial Killer. By Kristy Puchko. Published Mar 14, 2017. Filled with grisly kills and gallows humor, Prevenge's tale of a pregnancy gone evil is an impressive directorial debut. Imagine there's something growing inside of you.
Prevenge received positive reviews for its blend of black comedy and horror. It holds a rating of 91% on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. The site's consensus reads, "As ambitious as it is daringly transgressive, Prevenge should thrill fans of pitch black horror comedy - and open untold opportunities for writer/director/star Alice Lowe."
