“Love Lies Bleeding” Review

Revenge gets ripped.

The highly anticipated “Love Lies Bleeding” is finally here! Directed by Rose Glass(also known for directing A24’s “Saint Maud) comes a modern tale of violent revenge.

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How far would you go?

Love Lies Bleeding is a passionate and depraved exploration of how far we'd go for the ones we love.

“Lou”(Kristen Stewart) is the local gym manager with a secret past, falling quickly for the bodybuilding enthusiast “Jackie”(Katy O’Brian) who comes with her own share of baggage. The two exist in a whirlwind romance that while trying to help each other, can often do more harm than good.

Where this film shines, is in the unexpectedness of the volatile relationship between our two main characters - whilst emphatically head over heels for each other, their love is constantly questioned as their lives are entangled in a downward spiral that only continues to worsen as the plot progresses.

Despicable characters played the amazing Ed Harris as “Lou Sr”, and Dave Franco as “J.J.” work incredibly well to help us cheer on our two lovers as things get violent and out of hand.

From the second this film opens it pulls you in for a wild ride of laughs, discomfort, sadness and excitement as we follow Lou and Jackie on their journey of love and revenge. Katy M. O'Brian elevated her character, Jackie, to heights you never thought were possible, delivering a fantastic performance that you'll remember for long after you leave.

If you’re in the mood for a violent romance with an ending that will surprise you, this will fit the bill nicely.