Thoroughbreds (2018)

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Thoroughbreds - Cory Finley
Drama / Mystery & Suspense - R - 2018

Thoroughbreds definitely intrigued me. It gave off a very Killing of a Sacred Deer vibe, so if you liked that, you’ll probably enjoy this too. Basically, the plot revolves around a high-school student, Lily, and her sociopathic friend Amanda as they plot to kill Lily’s emotionally abusive stepfather, Mark. It is essentially one of those slow-building movies that centers on the final act to bring it all together.

A psychological thriller, Thoroughbreds explores the capabilities of human nature when drained of empathy and remorse. It focuses on the ability (as shown by Amanda) to “practice” fake smiles, tears, and emotions in order to fit in with society. It also features an amusing performance from Anton Yelchin in his final presentation. Overall, if you like movies that make you feel uneasy, I would check it out. It probably won’t blow you away, but the exploration of human nature and the climax will definitely have you feeling some type of way after its over.