Strange Darling

What’s it about?

A one-night stand spirals into a fight for survival as a twisted encounter turns into a serial killer’s vicious murder spree. 

The facts 

• Directed by JT Mollner
• Stars Willa Fitzgerald (Reacher), Kyle Gallner (Smile)
• English language 
• Runtime: 97 minutes

Why did it get this rating? 

This film was classified by Te Mana Whakaatu, Classification Office. You can find out more about classification process and ratings here.

Graphic violence

This film contains frequent graphic violence with elements of torture, physical harm and cruelty. Some of the stronger moments include:

• After being drugged, a character has initials carved into their chest with a knife. 
• A character is shot in the ear at close range.
• A character is stabbed in the neck, blood spurts from the wound.
• A character has their head bashed in with a corded phone, and are then stabbed in the chest off-screen. You briefly see the aftermath of the violence before they fall to the ground.
• With their teeth, a character tears a piece of flesh from another character’s neck. Blood sprays from the wound before the character who was attacked collapses on the floor. 
• Several characters are shot dead.

Offensive language

Offensive language includes “f*ck” and “c*nt.”

Drug use 

Characters snort cocaine off of a plate and out of a bag. 

Sexual material and sexual violence themes 

At times, one character is handcuffed to the bed, strangled, and verbally threatened. The other character's actions initially seem like sexual violence, but it later becomes clear they are engaging in consensual sexual roleplay with set boundaries. However, sometimes consent seems a bit blurred, and a character is at points uncomfortable.

When content stays with you: 

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.  

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information 

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?