THE ANGRY BLACK GIRL AND HER MONSTER - Review
DISTRIBUTOR: RLJE Films
SYNOPSIS: Vicaria is a brilliant teenager who believes death is a disease that can be cured. Death is ever present in Vicaria's world - violence, police brutality, substance abuse - and after watching her mother and brother succumb, she's had enough. After the brutal and sudden murder of her brother, she embarks on a dangerous journey to put an end to all this death… by bringing the dead back to life.
REVIEW: From the writing to the directing by Bomani J. Story, to mesmerizing performances, THE ANGRY BLACK GIRL AND HER MONSTER captures the intensity of the classic Hammer Horror films with black exploitation films for a brilliant modern take on Shelly’s “Frankenstein.”
From the character voices, to the character arcs and the way themes are blended together, Story is an amazing writer who seamlessly blends the contemporary elements with science fiction themes and touches on numerous issues and makes it all work. He brings many things in front of the lens and presents them in a way that permits the viewer to reflect on them without feeling they're being preached to. Vicaria has numerous poignant lines that feel like inspired observations. Story nicely lays out Vicaria’s character arc so that her hubris overshadows her choices that affect her family in much the same way Victor Frankenstein’s family suffers from his choices. He presents the tragedies that have influenced Vicaria’s decisions, further impact by the urban community she lives in filled with drug dealers, police conflict and poverty. He creates genuine voices and realistic situations that he nicely folds in the science fiction and horror aspects. It's powerful, engaging, and passionate.
This is an independent film that looks like a million bucks. I liked the organic feel of Vicaria’s lab, made from elements she would find in her community.The other locations feel organic and grounded. Built into that are some nice color schemes that add to the tone of the film. Cinematographer Daphne Qin’s work adds soft tones to this star reality. It feels authentic, still engaging and at times like shadows in a nightmare. A nice balance. It’s well framed and paced, and is wonderfully lit. The filmmakers do an outstanding job of creating this world. Mixed in as a fantastic score by Nima Fakhrara. There are classic themes with some modern sounds blended in to create this hybrid sound that adds magic to the narrative.
Story’s film features a soulful cast, with a tour de force performance by actress Laya DeLeon Hayes. Currently starring opposite Queen Latifah on the CBS series "The Equalizer," and known for voicing the main character of the award-winning animated series "Doc McStuffins," Hayes brings a vast palate to the role. It’s a unique character that even exhibits a touch of madness, and she weaves it all into a believable and impassioned performance. Adding some delight and joy to the film is the young actress Amani Summer who plays Jada. She radiates attitude and innocence, and her performances lights up the screen.
THE ANGRY BLACK GIRL AND HER MONSTER embraces all the history from which it springs from, including the black exploitation films of the 70’s. However, there is a respect and intensity with which Story presents these characters that it never feels like exploitation. Likewise, his humor comes from the interaction between characters, never at the expense of characters or the themes of the film. There is a raw honesty in the screenplay and the directing that perfectly does what any good genre story should - explore the human condition in a different light. This is Bomani J. Story’s directorial debut and he demonstrates adept skills as a filmmaker and a master storyteller. I’m excited to see what he does next.
CAST: Laya DeLeon Hayes, Denzel Whitaker, Chad L. Coleman, Reilly Brooke Stith, Keith Holliday, Ellis Hobbs IV, Amani Summer, and Edem Atsu-Swanzy.
CREW: Director/Screenplay/Producer - Bomani J. Story; Producers - Jack Davis & Darren Brandl; Cinematographer - Daphne Qin Wu; Score - Nima Fakhrara; Editor - Annie De Brock; Production Designer - Mark Bankins; Costume Designer - Cailey Breneman; SFX Make-up - Ravenous Studios; Creature Concept - Tristan Schane; Visual Effects - Moontower VFX
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TRAILER: https://youtu.be/5lDANhEmTBc
RELEASE DATE: In Theaters on June 9th, on Demand & on Digital June 23rd, 2023
**Until we can all head back into the theaters our “COVID Reel Value” will be similar to how you rate a film on digital platforms - 👍 (Like), 👌 (It’s just okay), or 👎 (Dislike)
Reviewed by Joseph B Mauceri
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Welcome to Hannibal Cre-Ate-Ive’s Masterpost for #ForBothOfUs
We were amazed at the response to this challenge– Fannibals love to work together and we came together to produce all sorts of wonderful work. From the silly to the profound, it’s all here for your enjoyment.
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Art
Blooming love by hannibalartblog and edge-o-matic
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Mature
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Will Graham, Alana Bloom
Willana
Cálido y frío by edge-o-matic and hannibalartblog
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Mature
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Will Graham, Alana Bloom
Willana
Untitled by felidfannibal and flamecrownedstag
Summary: Hannibal and Will collaborating on a kill.
Mature
Graphic Depictions of Violence
blood, gore, viscera,
Hannibal Lecter, Will Graham
Hannigram
Untitled by prettypurpleflower and sheep-in-clouds
Summary: a two-faced portrait, half will graham, and half hannibal lecter
Unrated
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Hannibal Lecter, Will Graham
Hannigram
E-LIAS, part 2 by camilleflyingrotten and starkaryen
Summary: Adam and Elias from E-LIAS
Teen
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Adam Towers, Elias
Basic Chickens
Untitled by mxpopsiclestix and castielsburger
Summary: Wendigo!Hannibal offers the Ravenstag Will’s heart, straight through his chest.
Unrated
Graphic Depictions of Violence
blood tw, gore tw
Hannibal Lecter, Will Graham, the Ravenstag, the Wendigo
Hannigram
Saintly Will by miasmatik and carrioncrowned
Summary: An illustration of Will Graham inspired by Gothic stained glass.
Unrated
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Will Graham
Gen ( no pairings)
Feast by pangaeastarseed and carrioncrowned
Summary: A young, disheveled Hannibal Lecter framed by flowers and fruit.
Unrated
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Hannibal Lecter
Gen ( no pairings)
Untitled by miasmatik and donutdraws
Summary: Bloody Will and the Ravenstag.
Mature
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Will Graham
Gen ( no pairings)
Untitled by siliconworldnet and HannibalArt
Summary: Alana Bloom, draped over Will Graham’s back and kissing his neck.
Unrated
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Will Graham, Alana Bloom
Willana (Will Graham/Alana Bloom)
Edit, Poetry
Poetry Is Hard: The Lost Works of Anthony Dimmond
Poetry Is Hard: The Lost Works of Anthony Dimmond (edit)
by Devereauxs_Disease, shiphitsthefan, HotMolasses, HotSauce418, Kateera, Llewcie, RedFive, and Victorine
Summary: Poor Anthony these limericks didn’t write; All of us are aware of his poor plight. So, composed on a whim, We’ve supplied them for him, And collected them here for your own sight.
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Hannibal Lecter, Will Graham, Adam Towers, Adam Raki, Alana Bloom, Bedelia du Maurier, Beverly Katz, Brian Zeller, Charmont, Elias, Freddie Lounds, Frederick Chilton, Galahad, Hugh Dancy, Jack Crawford, Jimmy Price, Lee Fallon, Mads Mikkelsen, Mason Verger, Nigel, One Eye, Tristan, Tobias Budge, Franklyn Froideveaux, Francis Dolarhyde, Buster, Winston, Chiyoh, Darko, Tonny, Kaecilius, d'Artagnan, Comte de Rochefort, Igor Stravinsky, Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett, Mortimer Granville
Hannigram, Gen ( no pairings), Basic Chickens, BearDogs (Nigel/Lee), Madancy, Tristhad, Spacedogs, Valhalla Enchanted (Charmont/One Eye), d'Artagnan/Comte de Rochefort, Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett/Igor Stravinsky
Fic
Music wove us on its patterning loom by Hannibalsimago and purplesocrates
Summary: Will buys Hannibal a present for his birthday which they decide to try out at the Opera…then in the car…then at home! For #BottomHannibalDay and #ForBothOfUs.
Explicit
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Hannibal Lecter, Will Graham
Hannigram
Fic
My roots run deep into the hollow by Dapperscript and merrythoughts
Summary: Matthew has no plans on dying anytime soon, thanks. He’s got things to do. Great things. And he has new friends to play with. Will Graham isn’t the Copycat Killer, but Hannibal Lecter is the Chesapeake Ripper and the Ripper fancies Graham and he has access to Graham, but Graham hates Lecter… What a tangled fucking web. A serial killer soap opera. [Mid-season 2 AU… Will Graham and Matthew Brown become friends with a common goal. Focuses on the dynamic between Will, Hannibal and Matthew.]
Explicit
Graphic Depictions of Violence
Manipulation, Mental Instability, Hallucinations, Possessive Behavior
Hannibal Lecter, Will Graham, Matthew Brown
Will Graham/Matthew Brown/Hannibal Lecter
Fic, Art
E-LIAS (Art)
E-LIAS (Fic)
by camilleflyingrotten and starkaryen
Summary: In the future, Elias is the only person living on the earth, and all he has known is the lifeless wasteland the world is now. Even though he hasn’t abandoned hope, it doesn’t look like human beings will return any time soon… But maybe one human being could return, after all.
Teen
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Adam Towers, Elias
Basic Chickens
Fic, Art
Sauntered Vaguely Downward (Fic)
Sauntered Vaguely Downward (Art)
by mokuyoubi, electrarhodes and Darkpriestess
Summary: A Good Omens fusion featuring the angel Will and the demon Hannibal, detailing their friendship from Lucifer’s Fall to the birth of the antichrist.
Explicit
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Hannibal Lecter, Will Graham, Alana Bloom, Jack Crawford, Franklyn Froideveaux
Hannigram
Fic, Art
Taste of Kindness by cinnamaldeide and begintoblur
Summary: Despite his prospects, Hannibal didn’t expect he’d still need third parties to access one more unexpected side of Will Graham.
Gen
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Hannibal Lecter, Will Graham
Hannigram
Fic, Art
Amor E Morte
Amor E Morte
by shoegazerx and nightliferogue
Summary: There was talk of course. It was still a spectacular tale of murder and intrigue that had no answers beyond one: Hannibal Lecter was the Chesapeake Ripper and now that he was dead no one would ever know why.
Teen
Major Character Death
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Hannibal Lecter, Will Graham
Hannigram
Fic, Art
The Ghosts in the Garden by carrioncrowned and ElectraRhodes
Summary: When Hannibal’s favourite shirt goes missing he realises that after everything that’s happened maybe he and Will are not alone.
Teen
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Hannibal Lecter, Will Graham, Abigail Hobbs, Beverly Katz
Hannigram
Fic, Craft
Doggerel
Doggerel Edit
by Devereauxs_Disease and Llewcie
Summary: Dear Diary, Will stormed out of the house today after what I consider to be an extremely petty argument.
Mature
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Hannibal Lecter, Will Graham, a dog
Hannigram
Fic, Craft
Defend Unto Death by serenitynerd, electrarhodes and @hannigram-hell
Summary: A three-Fannibal collaboration with the theme of lavender and honey.
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Hannibal Lecter, Will Graham
Hannigram
Fic, Edit
Our Favorite Weapon (Fic)
Our Favorite Weapon (Edit)
by Destinyawakened and feveredsweetness
Summary: Victims come and always go. The means used to achieve their ends growing all the more stagnant. Killing in the name of the profession has long since left Agent Lecter bereft of any delight there was to have in such wickedness, until now.
Mature
Graphic Depictions of Violence
Choking, Asphyxiation, Manipulation
Hannibal Lecter, Will Graham
Hannigram
Fic, Edit
Don’t be a Square (Edit)
Don’t be a Square (Fic)
by Identically_Different, DestinyAwakened and 11Mydesign11)
Summary: Mob man, Will Graham, is in for a surprise when his Boss, Bedelia Du Maurier, asks him to take her husband out for the evening while she’s out of town.
Explicit
Major Character Death, Graphic Depictions of Violence
No Add’l Warnings Apply
Hannibal Lecter, Will Graham, Bedelia du Maurier, Beverly Katz, Brian Zeller, Jack Crawford, Jimmy Price, Matthew Brown, Tobias Budge
Hannigram, Bedannibal, Preller
Fic, Edit
The Beast of Castle Lecter by byk23 and mizuvera
Summary: Once Upon A Time, in an old land named Lithuania, some terrible events sorrowed its inhaibtants. People disappeared, residents as well as travellers, and very soon rumours lead the suspicions towards the dark forest and the legend of a secret castle hidden within.
Unrated
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Hannibal Lecter, Will Graham
Hannigram
Fic, Edit
Chance Encounters (Edit)
Chance Encounters (Fic)
by 11Mydesign11 and You_Are_As_Alone_As_I_Am
Summary: Christian goes to the comedy club, hoping to cure boredom. What he finds is a night he and Nigel will never forget. Will it end after tonight or is this just the beginning?
Explicit
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Nigel, Christian (Our Idiot Brother)
Nigel/Christian
Gifset
Hannibal meets Jane The Virgin’s Narrator, [Part 1/?] by youandihavebeguntoblur and firuflies
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Gen
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Hannibal Lecter, Alana Bloom
Gen ( no pairings)
Gifset
Hannibal Meets Jane the Virgin’s Narrator, [Part 2/?] by youandihavebeguntoblur and firuflies
Summary: The love between two m… I mean, a psychiatrist and his patient.
Unrated
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Hannibal Lecter, Will Graham
Hannigram
Art, Edit
Şi dacă… (Art)
Şi dacă… (Fic)
by Nonexistenz and Hannibalsimago
Summary: Soulmates. The very idea is laughable, a fairy tale for children. Nigel doesn’t believe in it. And Adam doesn’t either. Until the visions start…
Explicit
Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
No Add'l Warnings Apply
Nigel, Adam Raki
Spacedogs
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tagged by @thefugitive1993
1. how tall are you?
5′ 11″
2. what color and style is your hair?
like medium-dark brown and idk its pretty thick but lately ive been keeping it kinda medium length? and taming it w/some cream-based pomade. imagine special agent dale cooper but shitty
3. What color are your eyes?
blue
4. do you wear glasses?
nah.
5. do you have braces?
i did when i was a teen and they were fucking awful
6. what is your fashion sense?
i like dressing nicely or kinda glam-punk-ostentatious but i hate being looked at so usually i default to like, kinda drab boring indie boy. ideally i wanna wear a lot of paisley shirts under dark-colored sweaters
7. do you have any siblings?
yeah, younger brother, he’s like uhhh 22. he’s a cool dude, we’re super different though
8. what kind of student are you?
i graduated but i’m thinking about graduate school cuz the real world is absolute shit
9. what are your favorite subjects?
probably english first, then history and science? i’m absolute garbage at anything to do with science but i like learning about animal biology stuff
10. what are your favorite tv shows?
uhhh, twin peaks, the simpsons, freaks and geeks, community, seinfeld, mst3k
11. favorite books?
hairstyles of the damned - joe meno
all of raymond chandler’s novels
less than zero - bret easton ellis (huge piece of shit, really good book)
catch-22 - joseph heller
a people’s history of the united states - howard zinn
and like. every calvin and hobbes book
12. favorite pastime?
reading/writing/playing video games/watching tv & movies/listening to music/playing guitar and writing songs and stuff.
13. any regrets?
yeah probably a whole bunch, mostly just being a huge asshole until i was like maybe 21ish? now i’m like still an asshole but less of one, hopefully
14. what is your dream job?
reclusive novelist
15. do you want to get married?
i could probably take it or leave it. i don’t really have a principled objection to it but its not a priority really
16. do you want to have kids and how many?
idk maybe. kids are weird though and i don’t feel like i’ll ever be any good at dealing with them.
17. how many countries have you visited?
canada, the bahamas, italy
i’ll tag, uh, @deeptalkswithmonica, @ratttrap, @smellslikeoksoda and @brownmetal, if any of u wanna do this
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