Greta

Frances McCullen, a young woman new to New York City, finds a lost handbag and returns it to its owner, Greta Hideg. The two women form an unlikely friendship, but Frances soon discovers that Greta's kindness harbors a dark and dangerous obsession. As Greta's behavior becomes increasingly disturbing, Frances finds herself trapped in a terrifying game of cat and mouse.

Greta received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While praised for the performances of Isabelle Huppert and Chloë Grace Moretz, and its suspenseful atmosphere, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable or leaning into camp.

• Isabelle Huppert delivers a captivating and chilling performance as the titular character.
• The film builds suspense effectively, creating a tense and unsettling atmosphere.
• Some critics found the plot's descent into genre tropes to be less effective than its initial setup.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a suspenseful thriller, appreciating the performances of the lead actresses. However, some viewers felt the story became a bit over-the-top or predictable.

Isabelle Huppert initially turned down the role of Greta before being convinced by director Neil Jordan to take it on.