On a remote holiday park in Cornwall, a young woman is drawn into a mysterious obsession when she suspects her boyfriend has cheated on her.... (Full plot summary below)
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On a remote holiday park in Cornwall, a young woman is drawn into a mysterious obsession when she suspects her boyfriend has cheated on her.
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| Time OutPhil de SemlyenFor all the clammy grip it exerts, this thrillingly original film is more interested in trapping you in its psychosexual maze and immersing you in the relatable pains of self-discovery. |
| Original-CinLiam LaceyAt under 90 minutes, Make Up doesn’t include much action but the skin-crawling effect of the film reverberates until after the credits roll. The entire technical package — the menacing visuals, the rumbling soundscape, the brief disorienting sequences of flashbacks and dreams — are anchored in naturalistic, understated performances. |
| The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeBenefitting from an unassuming but dead-on performance by lead Molly Windsor, the picture may frustrate those expecting a true horror film, but earns Oakley a place alongside other young women (like Amy Seimetz and Sophia Takal) currently exploring the usefulness of genre conventions in feminist storytelling. |
| EmpireIan FreerClaire Oakley has created a vivid sensory experience out of limited means. Make Up is anything but cosmetic — it gets right under the skin. |
| The GuardianPeter BradshawIt’s a clever and expertly made movie; Oakley luxuriates in its winter chill. |
| CineVueChristopher MachellMake Up taps into a rich Gothic tradition where repressed emotions find their vent in uncanny space and sexual awakening is realised through the imagination. |
| The Observer (UK)Simran HansEerie images of a bloodied fingernail and long grass lit by amber floodlights signal Oakley’s sly sense of humour and eye for visual poetry. |
| Los Angeles TimesMichael OrdonaIt’s an insightful, deeply felt film that lets us in on a personal evolution. |
| The New York TimesTeo BugbeeIt’s an intriguing interpretation of adolescent discovery, one that uses horror to suggest the dread that comes with finding a sense of self. |
| User Reviewl1lj4this movie confused me. i'm not sure if it's a bad thing tho because it kept me watching this movie, even tho it's not what i usually enjoy. the ending was the most confusing part, i had to look up explaining to it. |
