A Steamy, Brutal Thriller Bringing us Back to 1989 America

Screening daily from Friday 3rd May
Limited seats for a preview screening Wednesday 1st May

Rose Glass, the mastermind behind the socially in-depth thriller Saint Maud (also screening in Screen 2 at 6pm on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd May), returns with her second feature film, Love Lies Bleeding. The film, which had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, promises to be a thrilling and nostalgic journey taking us back to 1989 America.

Set in a remote desert town in New Mexico, the film follows the tumultuous relationship between Lou, a reclusive gym manager with ties to a crime family, and Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder with dreams of making it big in Las Vegas. Played by Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian, respectively, the two women find themselves drawn into a world of violence and deception as they navigate the dangerous web of Lou’s criminal family.

Directed by Rose Glass and co-written with Weronika Tofilska (director on Netflix’s Baby Reindeer), it promises to be a steamy and brutal thriller that explores the dark side of love and ambition. With an ensemble cast that includes Jena Malone, Anna Baryshnikov, Dave Franco, and Ed Harris, the film is sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

Love Lies Bleeding has already gained strong reviews, with critics praising Glass’s uncompromising vision and the film’s electrifying performances. While some may find the frenetic final act to be a bit overwhelming, there’s no denying that this is a bold and ambitious piece of filmmaking that confirms Glass as a major talent to watch.

Chifae Maouelainine