Vicaria, an extraordinary teenager with a brilliant mind, is driven by an unyielding belief that death is not an inevitable end but a curable affliction. However, her world is shattered when her beloved brother falls victim to a brutal and senseless murder. Fuelled by grief and a desperate desire to defy the natural order, Vicaria embarks on a perilous and transformative journey to bring him back to life. In this reimagined narrative, drawing inspiration from Mary Shelley’s timeless classic, “Frankenstein,” “The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster” boldly challenges our preconceived notions about the boundaries between life and death.
Writer/Director Bomani J. Story weaves a spellbinding tale of resilience and defiance, exploring the power of familial bonds in the face of oppressive societal pressures. The film, amidst the backdrop of systemic injustices and societal constraints, explores Vicaria’s resilience and her family’s support. As they navigate the darkest depths of grief, they also find their own resilience is reborn and transformed.
This is Bomani J. Story’s first film and stars Laya DeLeon as Vicaria. Lovers of The Equalizer can easily recognize the BAFTA-winning actress. The film also co-stars Denzel Whitaker, Chad L. Coleman, Reilly Brooke Stith, and Keith Holliday.
First premiered at the SXSW Film Festival, the sci-fi horror film to mostly positive reviews. Currently at an 86% RT score, critics have called the movie ‘audacious’ and ‘deeply intelligent’ with the website’s consensus stating, “Injecting a classic story with fresh innovation and social relevance, The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster is a thrillingly assured feature debut for writer-director Bomani J. Story.”
Where to Watch and Stream ‘The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster’ online?
If you were unable to catch the movie in a theatre, fret not. RLJE Films has already released the movie on Video on Demand. You can Buy/Rent the title on VUDU, Amazon, and iTunes after that.
As far as subscription-based streaming is concerned, no information has been made public as of yet. However, since RLJE Films is a part of the AMC collective, we can assume that you will be able to stream it on AMC+, and since the subject inclines towards horror, Shudder subscribers should be able to stream the movie eventually as well.
Watch the trailer for The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster Here:
