What haunts you will find you.|May. 20, 2022|United Kingdom|100 Min.|R
Genre: Fantasy;Horror;Thriller
Description: “Men” is a 2022 folk horror film written and directed by Alex Garland. The movie features Jessie Buckley as Harper Marlowe, a widowed woman who goes on a solo holiday to a countryside village. However, her peaceful retreat turns into a nightmare as she encounters disturbing and strange men, all portrayed by Rory Kinnear. The film was released in the United States on May 20, 2022, by A24, and in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2022, by Entertainment Film Distributors.
The story follows Harper, who decides to take a break in the village of Cotson after her husband James’ apparent suicide. Through flashbacks, it is revealed that Harper intended to divorce James due to his emotional abuse and manipulation. During a heated argument, James threatened to take his own life if she left him. After a violent altercation where James physically attacked her, Harper locked him out of their flat, only to witness him fall to his death from a balcony.
Upon arriving at a rented country manor, Harper is greeted by the landlord, Geoffrey, who appears eccentric and old-fashioned. Despite his odd behavior, he gives her a tour of the house and awkwardly questions her marital status, noting she booked the holiday under her married name but arrived alone. Geoffrey provides her with a key to the house but mentions that the locals rarely lock their doors.
The film received generally positive reviews for its performances, though its narrative approach faced some criticism.
Cast director: Alex Garland
Cast actor: Jessie Buckley, Rory Kinnear, Paapa Essiedu, Gayle Rankin, Sarah Twomey, Zak Rothera-Oxley, Sonoya Mizuno
Original name: Men