Men
Director: Alex Garland
Actors: Jessie Buckley, Rory Kinnear, Paapa Essiedu
PlotHarper Marlowe, a grieving woman haunted by the suicide of her husband James, seeks solace in the picturesque English countryside. Renting a secluded manor, she encounters Geoffrey, the unusual landlord, and revels in the tranquility around her. As Harper explores the village and its surroundings, unsettling occurrences begin. Strange behaviors from the local men start to surface: a naked man in the forest, a suspicious priest who blames Harper for her husband's death, and a hostile boy at the pub all bear an uncanny resemblance. These eerie encounters grow increasingly intrusive and terrifying, causing Harper's grip on reality to weaken.
Plagued by grief and trauma from her past, Harper finds herself unable to escape these haunting experiences. Each encounter seems not only otherworldly but connects a dark thread to her personal struggles. Her phone calls to her friend Riley are filled with growing dread as Harper tries to rationalize what might be happening and wonders about her own sanity. The line between memory and reality blurs as the events unravel further. With escalating terror and isolation, Harper must confront what is haunting her in this seemingly idyllic location, forcing her to reckon with lingering guilt and fear. The men manifesting around her become a horrific reflection of her past, leading her towards a climactic revelation.
Writers: Alex Garland
Release Date: 20 May 2022
Runtime: 100 min
Rating: R
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Men offers a genre-bending, thought-provoking spectacle with outstanding visuals and audio, although its polarizing nature and minimal extras may divide viewers.
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