Fresh
Fresh

Fresh

2022Movie114 minEnglish

Frustrated by scrolling dating apps only to end up on lame, tedious dates, Noa takes a chance by giving her number to the awkwardly charming Steve after a produce-section meet-cute at the grocery store.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes82%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users81%
Director: Mimi CaveGenres: Horror, Thriller, Comedy

Plot Summary

Noa, disheartened by the dating scene, meets the charming Steve at a grocery store. After a whirlwind romance, she discovers Steve harbors a dark and disturbing secret concerning his true intentions towards women. She must fight for her survival against his depraved desires.

Critical Reception

Fresh was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its blend of dark humor, horror, and social commentary on modern dating. The performances of Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan were particularly highlighted.

What Reviewers Say

  • A stylish and darkly humorous horror-thriller that effectively skewers modern dating culture.
  • Daisy Edgar-Jones delivers a captivating performance as the protagonist fighting for survival.
  • Sebastian Stan is chillingly effective as the charismatic yet terrifying antagonist.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film's suspenseful plot, shocking twists, and the performances of the lead actors. Some found the gore to be intense, but overall it was praised for its originality and dark comedic tone.

Fun Fact

The grocery store scenes were filmed at a real, functioning Whole Foods Market in Portland, Oregon, with the crew working around shoppers.

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RalphRahal

RalphRahal

Fresh (2022) is an interesting mix of horror and dark humor, taking a different approach to the usual thriller setup. The plot starts off engaging, following a modern dating experience that quickly spirals into something unexpected. While t...
Robbie Grawey

Robbie Grawey

Fun! The performances from Sebastian Stan and Daisy Edgar-Jones are probably the strongest things here. Pretty solid body horror, but something in me wishes it was a bit more grimy in sections. Some gutsy stylistic decisions here in the cin...
r96sk

r96sk

<em>'Fresh'</em> is very good - strong performances and perfectly chosen music are the main reasons for that. I wouldn't say it's perfect, just because I don't think it nails the split between humour and seriousness but apart from that i...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/fresh-spoiler-free-review-sundance-2022 "FRESH is an unforgettably shocking start to another Sundance Film Festival, holding all of the characteristics to end up as one ...