Daniel Bayer

Despite the film’s generic stylings, Cynthia Erivo’s shattering performance shines through, offering a vital light to survivors of assault everywhere.

Much of The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd’s power comes from the ambiguity of the characters’ motivations. That can make for an uncomfortable watch at times, but also a fascinating one.

[Naomi] Watts and [Sarah] Paulson in particular feel energized by each other’s talent, and it’s clear that Fern felt similarly, having cinematographer Yves Bélanger go in for as many extreme close-ups as possible.