Movie Review: Cold in July

Fear, confusion, and disgust are all emotions that permeate Jim Mickle’s pulpy crime thriller Cold in July. Mickle immerses us in this visceral experience through a gritty atmosphere that makes these sensations constantly palpable. As a result, the film feels like a hauntingly surreal reenactment from the show Unsolved Mysteries right down to its similar eerie music. The movie maintains uncomfortable suspense the entire time, by slowly unraveling each plot piece meticulously.Click here to read the full review on Letterboxd.com.