Written by Luke Barnes
Shiva Baby is a dark comedy film directed by Emma Seligman. The plot sees Danielle (Rachel Sennott), attend a Shiva which is packed with her family and people from her past, including her ex-girlfriend, if that wasn’t bad enough her sugar daddy is also there.
I’ve seen some people imply that this is a social horror film, and I can see where they are coming from, as I was watching this I was getting stressed especially as the drama escalated and escalated- my social anxiety was not thanking me for watching this film I’ll tell you that.
I think this film perfectly executes what it sets out to do, moreover, I think this film manages to capture the horror of the day to day, and weaponizes awkward cringe to the point of it being terrifying.
The characters are all perfectly formed, layered and deep and as nuanced as any person you would meet.
Overall, one of the most stressful and cringe (in a good way), films you will ever see. Definitely worth the watch.
Pros.
The characters
The interaction
The awkwardness
The premise and the execution
Cons.
It may be too awkward for some
4.5/5
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