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31 Days of Horror: Men (2022) — Alex Garland’s Disturbing Vision of Misogyny and Body Horror
Men (2022)
Directed by: Alex Garland
Written by: Alex Garland
Starring: Jessie Buckley, Rory Kinnear, Paapa Essiedu
Released: May 20, 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5)
Alex Garland’s Men (2022) is a haunting, surreal exploration of misogyny and guilt. Jessie Buckley delivers a powerhouse performance in this nightmarish descent into body horror and psychological trauma.
The Quiet Terror of Alex Garland
Alex Garland is one of the most remarkable filmmakers working today. From his meticulously composed frames to his immaculate production design, Garland’s sensibility is singular. In Men, his craftsmanship is as exceptional as his story is layered and disturbing.
The film stars Jessie Buckley as Harper, a woman retreating to the English countryside after the devastating end of her marriage. Her husband James (Paapa…
