Show Me How To Lick

A young woman named Beatrice, struggling with her identity and a disturbing past, seeks answers and solace in the occult. As she delves deeper into dark rituals and esoteric knowledge, she finds herself entangled in a dangerous quest for self-discovery that blurs the lines between reality and nightmare. The film explores themes of trauma, desire, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world.

Show Me How To Lick received a polarizing reception from critics. Some praised its audacious, art-house approach and raw exploration of female sexuality and trauma, while others found its pacing uneven and its narrative opaque. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with many appreciating its unique aesthetic and unsettling atmosphere, while others were alienated by its experimental nature and explicit content.

• Praised for its bold, experimental style and fearless portrayal of dark themes.

• Criticized for its ambiguous narrative and potentially alienating subject matter.

• Noted for its visceral atmosphere and unsettling exploration of psychological distress.

Google audience: Google users frequently lauded the film's unique and avant-garde filmmaking style, often describing it as a 'challenging but rewarding' experience. However, many also noted that the film's explicit and often disturbing content made it difficult to watch, with some finding the plot too abstract and the characters unsympathetic.

Director Dasha Nekrasova initially conceived of the film as a short, but expanded it into a feature due to the intensity of the themes she wanted to explore.