Make Up (2019) -

: Ruth's search leads her to Jade ( Stefanie Martini ), a beguiling park employee. As Ruth befriends Jade, her suspicions about Tom’s infidelity are eclipsed by an emerging self-realization regarding her own desires. Themes and Genre Subversion

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 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. : Ruth's search leads her to Jade (

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. Set against the bleak, atmospheric backdrop of a

: 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.