Make Up (2019) (2024)

is a British psychological thriller and coming-of-age drama that marks the assured debut of writer-director Claire Oakley . Set against the bleak, atmospheric backdrop of a Cornish holiday park in the dead of winter, the film subverts traditional genre expectations by blending elements of body horror and suspense with a deeply personal story of sexual awakening. Core Narrative and Plot

: Her initial jealousy morphs into a surreal obsession. She begins "amateur detective work," tracking a mysterious woman with red hair whom no one else seems to notice. Make Up (2019)

While Make Up utilizes the "grammar" of a horror film—creepy visuals, ominous soundscapes, and a sense of mounting dread—it is ultimately a psychological exploration of identity. is a British psychological thriller and coming-of-age drama

The story follows 18-year-old ( Molly Windsor ), who travels to a remote seaside caravan park in St. Ives, Cornwall, to join her boyfriend Tom ( Joseph Quinn ) while he works the off-season. She begins "amateur detective work," tracking a mysterious