Becky

Graphic violence, cruelty and offensive language Rated on: 24 August 2020

Becky

What is it?

Becky is a US film in which a young teenager deals with a home invasion at her family lake house. Becky is still grieving the loss of her mother to cancer and is dealing with the news that her father (Jeff) wants to marry his girlfriend (Kayla) when four prison escapees (led by the white supremacist Dominick) arrive. They are hunting for a mysterious oversized key. Becky has the key and proceeds to deal with the situation in a resourceful and gory fashion.

What to expect

Becky is a gruesome home invasion revenge thriller. The purpose of the white supremacist themes are to add colour to the villains but the effect is vague and confusing. The film is notable for having a young teenager as its violent protagonist – a choice that lends the film an exploitative tone. It is clearly unsuitable for children. The gratuitous imagery and cruel tone are also likely to shock and disturb teenagers. The home invasion premise is likely to be unsettling for younger viewers. The presence of highly offensive language also supports a restriction.

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