In 2020, Emerald Fennell made one of the most stunning directorial debuts in recent memory. Promising Young Woman makes brilliant, unconventional choices as a revenge story, a thriller, and a dark comedy – sporting an ending that hits like a bus– and it’s executed with intense, colorful style and stunning performances. It instantly certified Fennell as an extreme talent to keep an eye on, and three years later, Saltburn has arrived with zero evidence of a sophomore slump. It doesn’t quite have the same bite as her debut, it still sports some spectacularly sharp fangs.
Release Date: November 17, 2023
Directed By: Emerald Fennell
Written By: Emerald Fennell
Starring: Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Archie Madekwe, Alison Oliver, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, and Carey Mulligan
Rating: R for strong sexual content, graphic nudity, language throughout, some disturbing violent content, and drug use
Runtime: 127 minutes
