Title: Melrose
Year: 2020
Rating: 0
Cast: Drew Koles, Jinny Ryann, Merlin Froyd, Marie Oldenbourg, Thom Babbes
Description: A palpable sense of unease, a slow-burning dread that coils around you like the Los Angeles smog, defines the unsettling atmosphere of Melrose (2020). This isn't a film of explosive action; instead, it’s a chilling character study, exploring the insidious nature of obsession and the fragility of identity within the shimmering, yet deceptive, façade of Hollywood ambition. The director masterfully crafts a world of simmering tension, where the glittering surface hides a dark underbelly of secrets and desperation. While the narrative unfolds at a deliberate pace, the emotional weight of the characters' internal struggles builds relentlessly, leaving a lasting impression long after the credits roll. Melrose isn't just a film; it’s an experience, a descent into the shadowed corners of the human psyche, leaving you questioning the very nature of reality and perception.