‘The Carnivores’ and a third-wheeling dog — SXSW movie review
The Carnivores follows Alice, whose strain with her long-term girlfriend Bret is being manifested in her sick dog causing increasingly odd cravings
Quick review: The Carnivores for better or worse is uncategorizable with elements of drama, psychological thriller, horror, and even comedy — and I was happy to be confused.
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From the start, you can tell there’s something offbeat about The Carnivores. It’s set in a normal suburb — filmed in SXSW’s home Austin — and the characters are just a normal couple. However, its idiosyncrasy quickly reveals itself to you — the dry humor, the absurdist storyline, and almost whimsical imagery. It’s all in service of a ridiculous narrative that sets its sights on long-term relationships and the insecurities that come along with them.
Alice (Tallie…