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to kill a wolf

Year: 2025

Running time: 92

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27983993

Diane says: “A tale loosely based on Little Red Riding Hood, with subtle reminders of its fairytale origins in the bells and banjo of the score. I loved that, for maybe the first third, I was completely in the dark as to what might be going on. Director/writer Kelsey Taylor started as a cinematographer, and her work here with DP Adam Lee is worthy of a cine nom–the patterns of the Oregon forest are grounding and mysterious at the same time. Tense and satisfying, just like a Grimm Brothers tale. 4 cats.

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Jeff says: “I thought Ivan Martin was insanely good in the way he slowly revealed the humanitarian behind those blank eyes and that haircut, as memorable as the moustache in SHARP CORNER. I wished that Maddison Brown’s character could have shown a wider emotional range, and I was a little mystified by the motive behind the decision she made. I thought that was a weak point in the script. Given the trauma she was experiencing, maybe that made sense?

“As a first feature, I thought it showed a lot of promise, and I look forward to more from Ms. Taylor.
“P.S. I am a geography nerd and an Oregonian, and I will say it was geographically incoherent. No way there was a cattle ranch in that rain forest. There is a town in Oregon called Klamath Falls, but not one called Klamath, and it’s not right outside of Portland, as grandma’s house appeared to be. But those are quibbles I forgive.”
Michael says: “Nice reframing of Little Red Riding Hood. Reminiscent of the strong work of Robert Machoian. First-time filmmaker Kelsey Taylor puts together a taut, well structured film with just enough tension, and just enough compassion to make it all work. 4 cats“
Julie says: “This was an impressive first film by Kelsey Taylor who also wrote the original screenplay.”Loosely based on Little Red Riding Hood, the movie does track yes…..in a loosely linked yet compelling way. I liked the way it was told very much so.

“I see a few possible noms here: The cinematography was fantastic which makes sense since Taylor started her career as a cinematographer and camera assistant. I also loved the use of music. Editing also great. That scene where all slowed down while he danced to Bad Times on his ever mutating sound system was visceral, hinting at so much, but we don’t know what as of yet.  I liked the editing overall.

“Agreed Ivan Martin was insanely good! I would also give a nom for best original screenplay as well. 4.2 cats”

To Kill a Wolf

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