: The film winds through realism and psychological thriller tropes, occasionally dabbling in elements of body horror and surrealism.
: Her jealousy transforms into an attraction for Jade (Stefanie Martini), a co-worker and wigmaker who uses the very crimson-red make-up Ruth originally feared. This shift marks a transition from a heteronormative coming-of-age story to a queer love story . Style and Genre Make Up (2019)
: The autumn mists and "September dankness" of the coastal caravan park provide a liminal setting that mirrors Ruth's internal state of "drifting sexuality". Thematic Significance : The film winds through realism and psychological
