Ride the Snake review low-budget home-invasion horror offers transgressive free-for-all
Briefly

The film, directed by Shani Grewal, explores the chaotic life of Harper, who, after a tragic accident claims her husband's life, takes revenge on the drunk driver. The story unfolds as Harper's stepson Taran and her daughter Megan kidnap the driver, Sebastian, who believes he is possessed. The arrival of Sebastian's daughter introduces more complexity, blurring the lines between civility and chaos in an Anglo-Indian household. Despite its messy narrative, the film aims for a surreal and transgressive tone, challenging traditional storytelling mechanisms and family dynamics.
Quoting the classics can be a dangerous game for a film, highlighting your shortcomings, especially in this low-budget British home-invasion horror.
Blinded in a car accident, Harper's life spirals into a chaotic narrative capturing themes of revenge and transgressive relationships within an Anglo-Indian household.
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