I Blame Society
I Blame Society

Movie spotlight

I Blame Society

2020
Movie
85 min
English

A struggling filmmaker senses her peers are losing faith in her ability to succeed, so she decides to prove herself by finishing her last abandoned film and committing the perfect murder.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users84%
Director: Gillies MacKinnonGenres: Comedy, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

Ages 30, successful filmmaker, Eve. She's a real piece of work, manipulative and entitled, who finds herself frustrated by her perceived lack of recognition in the film industry. Driven by a burning desire for fame, she convinces herself that she's a serial killer and begins meticulously staging elaborate murders, documenting them for a supposed documentary. Her descent into delusion is fueled by her desperation to achieve notoriety, no matter the cost.

Critical Reception

I Blame Society garnered positive reviews, praised for its dark humor, unique premise, and sharp social commentary. Critics appreciated its satirical take on ambition and the film industry, often highlighting its audacious and provocative nature.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its darkly comedic and satirical approach to ambition and fame.

  • Lauded for its unique premise and a performance by Jess Gabor.

  • Noted for its provocative and unsettling exploration of self-delusion.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a darkly funny and thought-provoking satire, appreciating its original concept and the lead performance. Some viewers found the tone occasionally uneven, but the overall sentiment was positive.

Fun Fact

The film was shot primarily on an iPhone, contributing to its DIY aesthetic and raw energy.

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Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

It all started when filmmaker Gillian Wallace Horvat was told that she’d make a good murderer. Intrigued by the comment, she began to study the elements and little details that make a successful serial killer. Out of this research was born ...