44/28
She is wearing tights when the glass is shown at her feet
Line of Events
After witnessing a strange and traumatic event involving a patient, a psychiatrist becomes increasingly convinced that she is being menaced by a mysterious entity. A few days before its September 30, 2022 release, the cast of the film sat down to attend several baseball games. Still expressionless behind home plate and smiling at the camera, fans in the audience are understandably concerned but unfazed by their smiley T-shirts. Another soon appeared in the background with the crowd during the Today show. At about the 31-minute mark, Rose breaks a glass as her alarm goes off.
You’re not real!
When she checks the door seconds later, she is wearing lace-up shoes. Depending on what happens after a party, the “wrong” actions are not real. There are several current issues that may not be. But then again, the “breaks” in Rose’s consciousness/sanity… Rose Cotter: This isn’t real! The Monstrosity: Your Mind Makes It Real!
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The Paramount opening and closing logos have a curved line like a smile at the base of the mountain. Lollipop was written by Beverly Ross & Julius Dixon played by The Chodets. The plot is basically a mix of the two classic thrillers Lights Out and It Follows. THEN… The actual plot of this movie owes a lot to tropes within the genre.
You really root for her character
It Shouldn’t Work and the “Why” There isn’t much development behind the monster so this movie is all about “how” Figuring out what was going on as far as cursing, how it jumped from person to person was a bit tedious. The typical “protagonist isn’t believed because she’s a hysterical woman” plot device. I mean, it’s been going on since Rosemary’s Baby, but that plot was pretty fleshed out and had logic behind it. There’s a wonderful performance led by Susie Bacon. But the boyfriend is so cliché that you wonder why they are together.
You will be scared
Overall, this movie is oozing with scares. They are effective and unpredictable. The cinematography is also very moody and atmospheric. Nice try and I expect more from the writer/director.