Prevenge

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Prevenge

Released Mar 24, 2017

1h 28m

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Horror

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A pregnant woman kills an assortment of people.

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Critics Consensus

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.

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Amy Nicholson

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

It's rare to see a horror film with such a feminine point of view.

Aug 18, 2020

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Adam Nayman

Cinema Scope

If the script's conflation of delicate conditions is never quite as outrageous or unsettling as its creator intends, Prevenge is still filled with moments that show Lowe's skill as a director and as an actress.

Sep 28, 2017

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Adam Nayman

The Ringer

Lowe is a more striking and resourceful actor than director, and that's fine. She's clearly a huge talent, and it's encouraging to see her finding her voice so soon, even if it's creepy baby-doll drone.

Apr 7, 2017

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

As sick and twisted as it is funny, while also being full of heart, showing the lengths a parent will go to to make their child happy.

Rated: 4/5

May 12, 2023

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Emma Wolfe

SpookyAstronauts

A comedy horror that actually has... a soul to it and layers with strong female lead.

Rated: 8/10

Apr 23, 2021

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Erin Blackwell

Bay Area Reporter

[Alice Lowe's] first feature as a director is brilliant in a Jennifer Saunders way, mordant, skillful, outrageous, and true.

Jun 8, 2020

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Johnny D

I thought this movie would be goofy and fun, but instead it was pessimistic and awkward. The movie has such a great premise, but unfortunately it just drags on and doesn't capitalize. It does have a few funny moments, but for the most part the pregnant mom-to-be character's cynicism rubs off on the viewer. She makes it abundantly clear that she's very unhappy, and in doing so manages to make me just as unhappy watching her.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

10/13/23

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andrei d

Not quite Sightseers

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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james g

Dark fun? The Horror - 3: A talking fetus/baby (this isn't the place to go THERE) tells Mom to do awful things. The Hook/Pace - 2: Turns episodic. The Jumps - 2: Good, then things turn comedic. The Film - 4 stars: Solid, Alice Lowe carries entire film, she does it all and is amazing. The End - 4 stars: Just when you think ... Summary: 3 stars, see this one just for Lowe's PERFORMANCE.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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tom m

I'm not quite sure what prompted me to watch this. Oh well, live and learn. Quite peculiar story.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Everything about this movie was great. Will definitely view again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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mark b

I really struggled with Prevenge. I read a review somewhere that called it "pitch black," and I think that nails it. There are comedic elements in a few places which feel really odd given the tone of most of the rest of the movie. It's essentially a much more vicious Promising Young Woman with our anti-heroine being seven months pregnant. That being said, huge kudos to Alice Lowe who played the very pregnant lead/writer/director.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Synopsis

A pregnant woman kills an assortment of people.

Director: Alice Lowe
Producer: Jennifer Handorf
Screenwriter: Alice Lowe
Distributor: Shudder
Production Co: Gennaker, Western Edge Pictures
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 24, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 13, 2017
Runtime: 1h 28m

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