Like the illegitimate lovechild of Carrie White and Frankenstein’s monster, Lucky McKee’s masterful debut tells the story of a strange young woman and her attempts to make a meaningful connection. Featuring a revelatory performance from Angela Bettis as the titular anti-heroine, May is an imaginative blend of creeping dread and heartbreaking pathos.
May (2002)
Lucky McKee’s creepy debut is often cited as one of the 21st century’s finest horror films.
- 2002 USA
- Directed by
- Lucky McKee
- Produced by
- Marius Balchunas, Scott Sturgeon
- Written by
- Lucky McKee
- Featuring
- Angela Bettis, Jeremy Sisto, James Duval
- Running time
- 94 minutes
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