“Perpetrator” is a 2023 American horror film written and directed by Jennifer Reeder. It stars Kiah McKirnan, Melanie Liburd, Ireon Roach, Casimere Jollette, Tim Hopper, Josh Bywater, Chris Lowell and Alicia Silverstone. The film follows Jonny, an impulsive teenage girl living in a town where young women continue to go missing. On her 18th birthday, she experiences a radical metamorphosis: a family spell that redefines her called Forevering. When several teen girls go missing at her new school, a mythically feral Jonny goes after the Perpetrator.
About the movie
Perpetrator, a body horror movie set in a high school, portrays emotionality as a powerful tool, rather than a weakness traditionally ascribed to women. Critics have praised the movie for being original and daring, noting its mixture of horror, high school comedy, and feminist artistry.
Its potent mix of gore, secrets, masks, and glittery dresses creates a unique atmosphere. The flick is also highly entertaining, as it seamlessly transitions between various genres, such as coming-of-age and noir. Above all, the movie celebrates empathy as a supernatural quality.
Release Date
August 25, 2023
Director
Jennifer Reeder is an American artist, filmmaker, and screenwriter. She attracted notice early in her career for her performance and video work as “White Trash Girl” (1995) a fictional identity through which the artist explored lower-income white culture in the United States. She is the founder of the social justice group Tracers Book Club, which focuses on feminist issues. Reeder received an MFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1996 and is represented by the Andrew Rafacz Gallery in Chicago, Illinois.
The Cast
Ireon Roach
Avery Holliday
Visitor Rating: 3 Stars