Review of Penny Dreadful (2013) by Luke B — 24 Aug 2007
In homage to the Alfred Hitchcock-style of directing, Richard Brandes does something with horror movies that is almost a rarity nowadays...not a lot of gore, hardly any nudity, and he takes the psychological thriller to a new level with Penny Dreadful.
The story of young Penny (Rachel Miner), a girl who is terrified of cars since a car accident when she was younger claimed the lives of her parents, is something that everyone can deal with. Everyone has a fear, and it's how we overcome that fear that defines who we are.
At the hands of a maniacal killer, Penny must use that which she fears the most - the car - as a source of salvation or her makeshift tomb. This struggle of the mind makes this movie all the more real to the viewer, and is what makes this a great thriller.
This review of Penny Dreadful (2013) was written by Luke B on 24 Aug 2007.
Penny Dreadful has generally received positive reviews.
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