Little Red and the Rhode Island Strangler
Little Red and the Rhode Island Strangler

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Little Red and the Rhode Island Strangler

2015
Movie
71 min
English

After a UFO sighting near his hometown, a young boy runs away from home in hopes of making contact with the aliens. As he explores the mountainous desert terrain, he meets an eccentric ex-wrestler who is searching for a legendary lost treasure. The two join forces and continue on their journey together.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users70%
Director: Nadeem AzeezGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, living under the shadow of a notorious serial killer known as the Rhode Island Strangler, finds herself drawn into the investigation when she suspects her own father might be involved. As she digs deeper, she uncovers dark family secrets and confronts the terrifying possibility that the monster she fears might be closer than she ever imagined.

Critical Reception

This independent thriller garnered modest attention for its suspenseful narrative and unsettling atmosphere. While some critics praised Anya Taylor-Joy's compelling performance and the film's exploration of psychological tension, others found the pacing uneven and the plot predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark atmosphere and tension.

  • Anya Taylor-Joy's performance was frequently highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some found the film's twists to be somewhat foreseeable.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a suspenseful and engaging thriller, with many appreciating Anya Taylor-Joy's performance. Some viewers noted that the plot, while intriguing, could have benefited from a more surprising conclusion.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, with much of the filming taking place in and around Providence, Rhode Island, to authentically capture the setting of the real-life "Rhode Island Strangler" case that inspired aspects of the story.

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