Conspiracy theories have exploded as a result of the Always Online era, resulting in a new type of urban paranoia. There’s a growing suspicion, particularly among true crime fans, that something sinister and terrifying lies beyond every apartment door.
Consider all the apartments in a New York City apartment complex, then consider all the horror stories that are told every day on true crime podcasts alone. Something is most likely wrong down the hall. Perhaps even at the condo you’re renting right now.
The best portions of Dasha Nekrasova’s “The Scary of Sixty-First,” a horror/thriller clearly influenced by urban paranoia thrillers like Roman Polanski’s “Repulsion” but with a modern twist, are fuelled by this creeping dread. However, the filmmaking falls short of Nekrasova’s premise, notably in the final act, which is chaotic and occasionally inept, leaving spectators to question what it all means, if it means anything at all.
Addie (Betsey Brown) and Noelle (Madeline Quinn) are introduced doing something that all city inhabitants know is terrifying: looking for an apartment. They have the slightly unsettling dynamic of pals who may or may not be friends for long.
You often find yourself agreeing to live with a buddy in your twenties, even if you aren’t thrilled about the thought of seeing them every day—a lousy roommate you know is preferable to a stranger you don’t know. But they’re mainly friendly, even if Addie is taken aback by the weird layout of the new Upper East Side location, which has strange locks on certain doors. It’s a great dear Addie has an oaf of a boyfriend (Mark H. Rapaport) to keep her distracted from her roommate, but everything changes for both ladies when a mysterious woman known only as “The Girl” arrives at their door (played by Nekrasova herself).
The Girl informs Noelle that she believes they are residing in a location where unspeakable tragedies have occurred: one of the flats where Jeffrey Epstein used to traffic and torture young women. That could account for the inexpensive rent, but not for the eerie tarot card they discovered when they moved there.
“The Scary of Sixty-One” was all set up with no payoff. Sure, it gets gory and wacky in ways that will likely turn off some viewers, but it doesn’t seem to have much to say about our conspiracy theory society. Perhaps that’s the point: a QAnon-like outburst about things we can’t control will only lead to unhappiness.
“The Scary of Sixty-First” might be seen as the beginning of an apathetic Twitterverse kind of genre filmmaking, one that realizes that making a horror film is more difficult in an age with actual villains like Jeffrey Epstein. For the time being, it merely feels like a frigid shrug rather than the vehement warning it could have been.
Is “The Scary of Sixty-First” on Hulu?
“The Scary of Sixty-First” is not available on Hulu. Some best alternatives are The Shape of Water, Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
Is “The Scary of Sixty-First” on HBO Max?
“The Scary of Sixty-First” did not visit HBO Max. HBO Max’s best movies are The French Dispatch, Nightmare Alley.
Is “The Scary of Sixty-First” on Prime Video?
“The Scary of Sixty-First” is not seen on Prime Video. Prime Video’s best alternatives are: Déjà vu, Judge Dredd.
Is “The Scary of Sixty-First” on Netflix?
“The Scary of Sixty-First” did not premiere on Netflix. Some best movies from Netflix are: Khufiya and The Gray Man say ‘.
Where to watch the movie?
The movie was released on March 3, 2022, and was set for a theatrical release. It is available on Shudder.