Sebastian Stan Is a Sadistic Predator in Trailer for the Twisted Thriller FRESH
Searchlight Pictures has released the first trailer for the upcoming crazy-ass film Fresh, which I had the opportunity to watch during Sundance this year. This is one of the better films that I saw at the film festival this year, but it was pretty jacked up, super twisted, and gut-wrenching.
The movie stars Daisy Edgar-Jones (Normal People) as Noa, a young woman who is looking for a real connection with a man. She ends up meeting Steve, who’s played by Sebastian Stan (The Falcon and The Winter Soldier), and he seems to be everything she is looking for until her relationship with him turns into a demented hellish nightmare! I won’t reveal any more than that.
Here’s the synopsis for the movie. You can read my review for the movie here.
Frustrated by scrolling dating apps only to end up on lame, tedious dates, Noa takes a chance by giving her number to the awkwardly charming Steve after a produce-section meet-cute at the grocery store. During a subsequent date at a local bar, sassy banter gives way to a chemistry-laden hookup, and a smitten Noa dares to hope that she might have actually found a real connection with the dashing cosmetic surgeon. She accepts Steve’s invitation to an impromptu weekend getaway, only to find that her new paramour has been hiding some unusual appetites.
FRESH is an intoxicating ride, nesting a penetrating thriller about the perils women face on the modern dating scene within a ferocious allegory for the commodification of their bodies. Director Mimi Cave’s feature debut brings Lauryn Kahn’s shrewd, witty script to the screen with a knowing zeal, deploying a soundtrack of retro deep-cut bangers to highlight the film’s over-the-top verve. Daisy Edgar-Jones captivates as Noa, who defiantly turns her vulnerabilities into strengths, while Sebastian Stan delivers a deliciously wicked performance as the roguish Steve.
Fresh is a super dark film, but I liked it! It’s sadistic but fun. The movie was directed by Mimi Cave and both Edgar-Jones and Stan gave great performances. The movie definitely isn’t for everyone, but if you do enjoy twisted stories, then you’ll want to check this one out!
The movie will be released on Hulu on March 4th, 2022.