Greta

A young woman, Frances McCullen, finds a lost handbag on the subway and returns it to its owner, an eccentric widow named Greta Hideg. Initially forming a bond, Frances soon discovers Greta's increasingly possessive and dangerous obsession with her. As Greta's actions escalate from unsettling to terrifying, Frances finds herself trapped in a psychological game of cat and mouse.

Greta received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Isabelle Huppert's chilling performance and the film's suspenseful atmosphere. However, some found the plot to be occasionally predictable and the tonal shifts jarring.

• Isabelle Huppert delivers a masterclass in unsettling portrayal.
• The film builds effective suspense, though it sometimes falters in its execution.
• Offers a stylish, if sometimes uneven, descent into psychological terror.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be suspenseful and enjoyed the performances, particularly Isabelle Huppert's. However, some viewers felt the plot became a bit outlandish or predictable in its later stages.

Isabelle Huppert initially struggled with the English dialogue for her role as Greta, as her character was originally conceived as being French. The script was adjusted to make Greta an immigrant to New York, allowing her to retain her French accent.