Spooky Town Episode 9: The Stylist (2020) Movie Review
Bloody, atmospheric, and totally … hair-raising? The Stylist is a brilliant and terrifying horror drama that positions the villain as its protagonist, allowing us to see her for the human she is. After the short film of the same name premiered on the festival circuit in 2016, director and writer, Jill Sixx Gevargizian, began work on the feature-length version. Starring Najarra Townsend as the hairstylist, Claire, and Brea Grant as her client and fixation, Olivia, The Stylist takes audiences through a complex, dark world of relatable emotions. Come along with us as The Spooky Town Podcast examines the film through a detailed lens — exploring how it was made, the performances of the brilliant cast, and the legacy it leaves behind.
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The Stylist (Watch the film and all bonus content on Arrow)
SciFiNow - The Stylist: Interview with Jill Gevargizian
BRWC - Najarra Townsend: 10 Questions | film reviews, interviews, features
Rue Morgue - Najarra Townsend On Killing It In “The Stylist”
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Jill Gevargizian's The Stylist is Ruthlessly Feminine [Review]
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Correction: In the podcast, Stephanie refers to Annabelle Creation as the third in the Annabelle franchise. She was actually referring to Annabelle Comes Home.