Strange Darling is a can’t-miss indie queen

A casual date with a serial killer leads to one hell of a one-night stand in JT Mollner's Strange Darling.

Told in six non-linear chapters, the film has some extremely bold surprises up its sleeve.

Filmed for $4 million and funded completely by Miramax — yes, the 1990s independent powerhouse formerly fronted by Harvey Weinstein — this is indie filmmaking that is almost extinct today.

A gem of a movie that wears its vintage homages as a badge of honor, including an opening title that says "Shot on 35mm film" — footage captured by actor Giovanni Ribisi in his debut as cinematographer.

Driven by two killer performances from Kyle Gallner (The Passenger) and Willa Fitzgerald (MTV's Scream), this is a Tarantino-toned hit that delivers non-stop thrills.

Gallner has been flashing his bouts of aggression for the past decade, but he is on another level of heat here. And Fitzgerald is excelling emotionally and physically in a performance that deserves awards nominations.

The less said about the film's secrets, the better. Avoid the trailer and any long-winded reviews, and just go watch.

9 out of 10