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Review: 'In Cold Light' on Hulu — Maika Monroe Elevates a Neo-Noir Thriller

By

John Serba

1h ago· 5 min readenReview

Summary

A review of the neo-noir thriller 'In Cold Light' on Hulu, starring Maika Monroe. The film follows Ava, a woman struggling with addiction, as she navigates a gritty underworld. The review praises Monroe's ability to elevate the material through her wordless emotional performances, noting that while the script may be so-so, Monroe's presence gives the film dramatic depth and power. The article is a "Stream It Or Skip It" recommendation piece.

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In Cold Light has us thinking we've officially hit the will-watch-anything-with-Maika-Monroe-in-it era.
Monroe is a boon to most any screenplay out there.
The star who helped make It Follows, Watcher and Longlegs extraordinary cinema anchors Canadian director Maxime Giroux's gritty neo-noir with her ability to wordlessly convey complex emotions.
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Need someone to elevate a so-so script? Monroe’s your woman.

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