THE ANGRY BLACK GIRL AND HER MONSTER (2023, NR, 1h 31 min)
Director: Bomani J. Story
Stars: Chad L. Coleman; Laya DeLeon Hayes; Denzel Whitaker
Vicaria is a brilliant teenager who believes death is a disease that can be cured. After the brutal and sudden murder of her brother, she embarks on a dangerous journey to bring him back to life.
Inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, THE ANGRY BLACK GIRL AND HER MONSTER thematically challenges our ideas of life and death. Bomani J. Story, the film’s writer and director, crafts a thrilling tale about a family that, despite the terrors of systemic pressure, will survive and be reborn again.
What the Critics are Saying
“a compelling narrative that examines the history of black horror cinema” – Sunshine State Cineplex
“a horror ride with a unique and contemporary artistic vision” – Film Threat
“takes us through a community as a microcosm of culture, delivers shivering gore, and crafts characters worth caring about” – RogerEbert
