In Fabric (2018)
Genre: Horror / Comedy
Duration: 118 minuten
Country:
United Kingdom
Directed by: Peter Strickland
Stars: Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Hayley Squires and Leo Bill
IMDb score:
6,1 (15.507)
Releasedate: 6 December 2018
In Fabric plot
"A killer dress."
'In Fabric' is set against the backdrop of the busy wintertime bargains in a creepy department store. This one features a special dress that attracts the attention of some customers. What they don't know, however, is that the rug is cursed and anyone who comes into contact with it soon experiences horror and setbacks in their lives.
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Woland
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- 4809 messages
- 3825 votes
Initially, this film wasn't even on my schedule, even after the mixed reactions here, but after seeing the trailer and with some good timing, I was able to catch In Fabric. And I'm so glad I did.
Strickland skillfully crafts an absurdist story, with a bizarre fashion store as its epicenter (I still have no idea what's behind it, and it's not particularly important, in my opinion) and a sort of demonic red dress as, ahem, the central theme. I found the film genuinely hilarious at times; the dry humor and occasionally bizarre characters kept me grinning throughout. Visually, it's also well-crafted; the first half conjures up a beautiful 70s atmosphere, and that commercial for the fashion store, for example, was a highlight. I was strongly reminded of Argento and co. at times, and I see I'm not alone in that. The second half could have been a bit more compact, in my opinion. I found Reg and Babs to be slightly less engaging characters, but it still left me wanting more. I'm glad I caught this at the cinema; I think I wouldn't have appreciated it as much at home. Strickland and Wheatley deserve a higher spot on my watchlist, that much is clear.
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Drulko Vlaschjan
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- 495 messages
- 432 votes
This seems to be a bit of a bone of contention. As you can see in the stars, I'm in the "yes" camp. A fine, enchanting, and rather trippy film that strongly reminded me of the later David Lynch, but was nevertheless quite original. This is what I look for in a film: beautiful colors, disruptive dialogue, fantastic music by Cavern of Anti-Matter (though there was more to it), and a story you can't quite wrap your head around.
You can see all sorts of things in it (like the ever-witty The Philosopher) but you can also take it in on a superficial level and just let yourself be drawn into a world that resembles our own but deviates just enough from it to seem utterly alien.
Actually, I just found the dress, which is the main focus, a bit unnecessary and distracting. It would have been perfectly fine without it.
This was my first Strickland. Honestly, I'd never heard of the man, but I'm already eager to see more of his work. If you're reading this, dear Dutch cinemas, consider a retrospective.
Greetings!
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leatherhead
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- 3556 messages
- 1813 votes
Delightfully absurd work.
Oddly enough, I didn't expect much. I knew Strickland wasn't your average director, but the whole "cursed object" thing was a bit of a letdown. Fortunately, Strickland puts his own spin on it, to say the least. Because while the dress certainly plays a major role in the film, there's clearly more going on. Through a slew of strange, individual scenes, Strickland creates a kind of strange, mysterious, and sometimes hilarious universe. Those two managers, Reg's boss, the hypnotic washing machine talk; each and every one of them delightful scenes that seem straight out of a Lynch film.
The first story is strong, but it's still a bit too burdened with unnecessary drama. The second story, about the washing machine repairman, focuses a little less strictly on the dress and offers more room for Strickland to let loose. I found this story the best, with a finale that provides the perfect climax.
Visually, it could perhaps have been a bit more vibrant, but my soft spot for the giallo influences is so strong that I ultimately have little to complain about. The same goes for the soundtrack, which at times clearly resonates with Suspiria, yet still feels distinctive enough.
I'll have to dig up some more of Strickland's work, and maybe include Berberian Sound Studio in the review. This left me wanting more. 4*
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