Horror is at its best when it reflects real-world anxieties. In his latest review for From Darkness to Light, JP Nunez explores Thinestra, a chilling new film that takes on America’s obsession with weight loss.
Directed by Nathan Hertz and starring Michelle and Melissa Macedo, Gavin Stenhouse, Shannon Dang, and more, Thinestra follows Penny, a young woman whose attempt to lose weight with an experimental drug unleashes a terrifying doppelganger.
JP praises Michelle Macedo’s performance as Penny and Melissa Macedo’s chilling portrayal of her monstrous alter ego, calling the film “far from a soulless rehash” and highlighting its effective use of body horror and social commentary.
Read the full review here: Medium
Thinestra hits VOD April 14 – witness the horror for yourself.