Charlotte Colbert's directorial debut, "She Will," is a visually arresting and emotionally potent exploration of feminine trauma and its lingering power. Alice Krige stars as Veronica Ghent, an aging actress wrestling with the aftermath of surgery and the fading grip on a youthful image once central to her stardom. Seeking convalescence in the Scottish Highlands with her young caretaker Desi (Kota Eberhardt), Veronica soon confronts the dark energies bound to the land's tragic past.
The film truly excels in its cinematography. Landscapes take on a near-mythic quality, echoing Veronica's own wounded internal state. Krige's performance is utterly captivating-a masterclass in portraying simmering resentment, quiet vulnerability, and an eventual resurgence of power born from pain. This stands in intentional contrast to Eberhardt's Desi, a symbol of youthful vitality and an initially dissonant note in Veronica's self-imposed world of isolation.
While "She Will" stumbles somewhat in maintaining a consistent tone as it shifts between introspective character study and revenge fantasy, it nonetheless carries a strong thematic depth. The film boldly investigates how society exploits female pain-both past and present. Its use of mysticism and subtle horror elements offers a unique angle for unpacking themes of vengeance and female power.
"She Will" may not be a traditional horror film, but it possesses a haunting undercurrent. Visually rich and anchored by a powerhouse performance from Alice Krige, it's a thought-provoking film with more impact lingering beneath the surface.
The film truly excels in its cinematography. Landscapes take on a near-mythic quality, echoing Veronica's own wounded internal state. Krige's performance is utterly captivating-a masterclass in portraying simmering resentment, quiet vulnerability, and an eventual resurgence of power born from pain. This stands in intentional contrast to Eberhardt's Desi, a symbol of youthful vitality and an initially dissonant note in Veronica's self-imposed world of isolation.
While "She Will" stumbles somewhat in maintaining a consistent tone as it shifts between introspective character study and revenge fantasy, it nonetheless carries a strong thematic depth. The film boldly investigates how society exploits female pain-both past and present. Its use of mysticism and subtle horror elements offers a unique angle for unpacking themes of vengeance and female power.
"She Will" may not be a traditional horror film, but it possesses a haunting undercurrent. Visually rich and anchored by a powerhouse performance from Alice Krige, it's a thought-provoking film with more impact lingering beneath the surface.