SHOT IN THE DARK (2021)
Trauma and catharsis are a staple element in the thriller genre, amongst others. After all, a good character arc is tough to be beat. However, sticking to that chosen style is probably a wise choice for a first time director. While there are exceptions to that rule out there to choose from, Keene McRae has two other writers and two editors on board, making this less a single vision and more of a series of ideas thrown together. Is this a chilling horror story inspired by true events, as the title cards suggest, or is it someone’s attempt to make an indie romance? There’s a lack of focus in all departments which means that the final product is less than compelling. But there are a lot of ingredients here, so let’s take a look at which ones work.
