Review of She Dies Tomorrow (2020) by Moviemitch96 — 08 Aug 2020

This weird little indie follows a young woman who inexplicably becomes incredibly paranoid and convinced that she's going to die soon. To make matters worse, her fear and paranoia appear to be contagious, as she soon passes it on to her friend, setting off a chain reaction that spreads to several other people throughout the film as well.

For starters, the timing of this film's release couldn't have been more perfect and eerie, given the subject matter, as well as the times we're living in right now. It serves as a very obvious metaphor for the spread of a disease/virus, and the fact that we're all a little uncertain and afraid of death and sickness right now made this film even more surreal for me to watch.

But setting all that aside, the performances are all on point, as the actors here all do an excellent job of displaying their emotions, paranoia, and superstitions. The story often takes some random and seemingly aimless turns, but the cinematography and even the lighting in particular both left a lasting impression on me, as it all complimented the mood of the story quite well.

Furthermore, the ambiguity of whether this disease depicted in the film is real or all just in their heads simply added to the intrigue for me. Throw in some absurdist humor and dialogue for good measure, and you've got one odd yet strangely hypnotizing thriller that will likely hit a little too close to home for many.

Overall, it feels a little scattershot at times, but I ultimately found it to be a curious and intriguing film that serves as both an unlikely reminder of the times we're living in and how fast and easily fear can spread like a virus, as well as a unique commentary on existential dread.