Excess Flesh

Two young women, Jill and Marilyn, decide to spend a month together in isolation in Marilyn's remote cabin to write screenplays. As their time together progresses, Jill begins to suspect that Marilyn is not who she claims to be, and that her intentions are far more sinister than they appear.

Excess Flesh received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its slow pacing, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on gratuitous violence. Some reviewers acknowledged its attempts at psychological horror but found them largely unsuccessful. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its bleak atmosphere while others found it derivative and unsatisfying.

• Praised by some for its unsettling atmosphere and commitment to a dark tone.

• Criticized for a predictable plot and a lack of genuine scares.

• Noted for its exploration of isolation and psychological breakdown, though often unsubtly.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Excess Flesh are scarce and generally unimpressed, with many viewers finding the film to be a slow burn that doesn't pay off. Common criticisms include a lack of originality and unconvincing performances.

The film's director, Patrick real, also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from various psychological thrillers and folk horror elements.