Overview

• The black-comedy thriller premiered in Toronto’s Special Presentations program to generally positive notices.
• Swedish filmmaker Jonatan Etzler delivers his first English-language feature from Jess O’Kane’s script adapted from Rasmus Lindgren’s novel.
• Republic Pictures, a Paramount label, is handling sales, and U.S. distribution is still being sought.
• Critics highlight the film’s moral provocation and praise performances by Ronan, newcomer Eddie Waller, and scene-stealer Nia Brown.
• Several reviews flag credibility strains in later stretches and tonal shifts even as the film’s satirical bite earns approval.