A Serial Killer's Guide To Life - An Instant Cult Classic

Self help moguls really irritate me, the way they sell the idea of happiness like snake oil and taking people’s money while providing no real answers. Until now I had no idea what outlet you could take to put an end to these charlatans, and after watching A Serial Killers Guide to Life I think I have my answer.

The story revolves around Lou (Katie Brayben) and her mind numbingley mundane existence. Between her dead-end job and caring for an unpleasant and over-bearing mother (Sarah Ball) she has no time for an actual life, so she attends self help seminars to try and improve her life. At one of these seminars she meets Val (Poppy Rose) who is everything that Lou wants to be and is soon convinced to leave her life behind and join Val on the road. Instead of your standard “Thelma and Louise” message against patriarchy, Lou and Val travel across the country attending self help groups and murdering the leaders. However, as the film goes on the more they begin to unravel, and you end up feeling you have been treated to a great film.

Staten Cousins-Roe (Writer/Director) has delivered what can only be described as a cult classic. Everything is near perfect from the chemistry of the cast, to the dull pallet of colours that encapsulates the tone of the film which is very British in its mannerisms, language and comedy. But it doesn’t alienate itself from international audiences, it endears itself to them in a warm and friendly way despite the subject matter.

When I originally saw this film at Grimmfest 2019 I immediately  hoped it would be picked up for a broader release as it is a gem of the British Film industry, and now it has there is no excuse for you not to see this film. Trust me, it will bring you more happiness than any self-help guru ever could.

A SERIAL KILLER'S GUIDE TO LIFE is released on iTunes and Digital HD from 13th January 2020

Visit the website www.aserialkillersguidetolife.com