: Flashbacks reveal the complex relationship between Harper and her late husband, James, framing the horror as a manifestation of her lingering trauma. Viewing Guide & Rating Men Movie Review | Common Sense Media
Directed by Alex Garland, is a surrealist folk horror film that follows Harper (Jessie Buckley) as she retreats to a secluded English village to cope with the death of her ex-husband. The film is noted for its intense atmosphere, heavy symbolism, and a notable performance by Rory Kinnear, who portrays nearly every male inhabitant in the village. Plot & Key Themes
: The film explores various male archetypes through Kinnear's multiple roles, representing different facets of misogyny and entitlement.
: Garland utilizes Christian and pagan imagery, specifically the Green Man , to represent fertility and inherited cycles of violence.
The story centers on Harper’s struggle with grief and trauma, which manifests in a series of disturbing encounters.