In a star-making performance with staggering screen presence, Katy O’Brian stars as bodybuilder Jackie, whose arrival in a small New Mexico town sends shockwaves through the life of Kristen Stewart’s gym manager Lou. Whilst the two quickly develop a steamy relationship, Jackie becomes unwittingly embroiled in the criminal underbelly of the town – presided over by Lou’s formidable father Ed Harris, and complicated by the abusive actions of brother-in-law Dave Franco – with deadly consequences.
Rose Glass’ genre-bending Love Lies Bleeding is a kaleidoscopic triumph; a queer cult classic in the making which demands to be seen with the biggest audience possible, boldly delivering on its ‘Thelma & Louise on steroids’ promise with gnarly violence, a thumping Clint Mansell soundtrack and fiery chemistry between its magnetic leads Stewart and O’Brian.
“Wherever these two love-crazed lesbians’ poorly-thought-out plans take them, we’re along for the dizzying ride…”
– Slate