NEW BLOOD: KRISTY

KRISTY
Weinstein
2014 Color
86 Mins.
Horror/Thriller
Haley Bennett, Ashley Greene and Lucas Til star.
Written by Anthony Jaswinski
Directed by Oliver Blackburn
N/R contains language, violence and gore.

I have absolutely no idea why Weinstein dumped this solid, effective thriller to a quiet Netflix release. Rated 4.75 out of 5 stars by users. Kristy centers on a young woman staying at her college campus during Thanksgiving break. At first it seems to be a blessing with all the peace and quiet but after visiting the near by gas station for some Ben and Jerrys she comes across a strange young woman who calls her Kristy. Soon after she returns to her dorm creeped out and passes out in the recreation area. When she comes to she soon discovers she's not alone and the security guards are dead. She is than hunted by three masked assailants and the young woman. Members of a cult targeting seemingly privileged young women across the US. Ultimately she has to find the will to fight if she wants to survive the night. This is a great movie! And there are many reasons why it works so well. The first being Haley Bennett as Justine her performance feels genuine and relatable and it's easy to root for her character because of how smart she is. The second is the direction from Oliver Blackburn it's confident, well paced and stylish making the proceedings feel edge of your seat and completely immersive. The third is the cinematography it drenches the film in a constant state of innovation and suspense. With looming wide shots, creative angles and lighting. A prime example would be the scene in the swimming pool it's perfectly separated between both environments and than when immersed in water you can't help but hold your breath with Justine. The fourth is that fantastic setting usually a film like this will promise a larger format but this film actually delivers as we run along side our heroine as she is chased and attacked on a large college campus until finally becoming the aggressor. And finally Ashley Greene who plays the film's main villain she's really freaking creepy. Kristy is a solid genre entry that deservedly would have been a hit. The film is absolutely entertaining and better than any genre films to hit since It Follows. Weinstein missed a real opportunity here but lucky for us we can watch Kristy at the touch of a button. So if you have a netflix account seek it out right now, it's that good! ****.5/5

The Trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD0KG5Km00k