


Tragedy Girls
McKayla and Sadie, two death-obsessed teenage girls, use their online show about real-life tragedies to send their small Midwestern town into a frenzy and cement their legacy as modern horror legends.
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Plot Summary
Two ambitious and psychopathic teenagers, Sadie and McKayla, desperate for social media fame, embark on a killing spree in their small town. They meticulously document their murders, aiming to become notorious online figures. As their body count rises, they become entangled with a deranged masked killer who is also targeting the town's residents. The film follows their escalating descent into violence and their attempts to outsmart both the killer and the local authorities.
Critical Reception
Tragedy Girls received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its dark humor, stylish direction, and the performances of its lead actresses. While some found the extreme violence and satire to be unevenly balanced, many appreciated its fresh take on the slasher genre and its commentary on social media culture. Audiences were generally divided, with some embracing its over-the-top approach and others finding it too graphic or cynical.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its witty dialogue and darkly comedic tone.
- The lead performances of Alexandra Shipp and Brianna Hildebrand were frequently highlighted as a major strength.
- Some critics found the film's satirical edge to be more successful than its horror elements.
Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's dark humor and the chemistry between the lead actresses. Many found it to be a fun and over-the-top horror-comedy with a relevant social media commentary. However, some viewers were put off by the graphic violence and the morally ambiguous characters.
Fun Fact
The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2017 and was noted for its unique blend of slasher tropes and social media satire.
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