Baddies

A young, ambitious chef named Eva feels trapped in her small town and dreams of making it big in New York City. She believes her culinary talent is her ticket out, but a series of escalating conflicts with her possessive mother and a manipulative mentor threaten to derail her aspirations. As Eva pushes to achieve her goals, she uncovers dark secrets about her family and the true cost of success.

Baddies garnered a mixed reception from critics, with many praising its atmospheric tension and strong lead performance, while others found its pacing uneven and its plot somewhat predictable. Audience reactions were similarly divided, appreciating the film's dark undertones but critiquing its convoluted narrative.

• Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and the compelling performance of its lead actress.
• Criticized for a meandering plot and underdeveloped supporting characters.
• The film's dark themes and psychological undertones were noted as strengths by some, but felt overly familiar to others.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's dark and suspenseful nature, with many highlighting the lead actress's performance. However, some found the story to be too slow-paced and the ending unsatisfying.

Nominated for Best Actress at the 2020 Soho International Film Festival.

The director, Rodney Evans, also wrote the screenplay and drew inspiration from personal experiences of navigating ambition in small-town environments.