Fantastic Fest 2015: Jeremy Saulnier's Brutally Fantastic 'Green Room'

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Simple motivations that lead to very complicated situations, driven by generally inept protagonists: that’s where up-and-coming writer/director Jeremy Saulnier excels. Whether it’s an unassuming Halloween party or the simple revenge of the death of a loved one, his films layer intriguing characters with engaging events, and none of the results are predictable. So, too, is the case with the ultraviolent Green Room, Saulnier’s latest. It’s another brutal, suspenseful and daring entry into Saulnier’s self-described “inept protagonist” trilogy in which choices made just make bad choices worse and worse all the way to the absolute worst-possible outcome. Much like his other films, though, Green Room is as smart as it is thrilling, just as rough as it is comical. In a nutshell, it’s Saulnier’s most accomplished gem to date. ›››

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