Queen of Earth
Elisabeth Moss / Katherine Waterston
Alex Ross Perry | 2015

Alex Ross Perry’s film is clearly inspired by several key films of Robert Altman, Roman Polanski and even Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

But make no mistake: This film is absolutely true and unique unto itself.

Katherine Waterston and Elisabeth Moss
Queen of Earth
Alex Ross Perry, 2015
Cinematography | Sean Price Williams

Alex Ross Perry’s film is well articulated and masterfully done it never veers. It holds the audience from beginning to end.

It is as if the writer/director has created the perfect cinematic symphony with an orchestra full of exceptional players: Keegan DeWitt’s musical score, Sean Price Williams’ cinematography, Robert Greene / Peter Levins’ tight editing and three actors in key supporting roles (Kentucker Audley, Patrick Fugit, Kate Lyn Sheil and Keith Poulson)   — all pull together to form an ideal “stage” for the Perry’s two key leading ladies.

Katherine Waterston and Elisabeth Moss
Queen of Earth
Alex Ross Perry, 2015
Cinematography | Sean Price Williams

Katherine Waterston’s portrayal is a mix of “ice” and “fire.” She moves about the film fully formed like twisted idea from a Modigliani painting merged with a 1970’s Holly Hobby Doll.

Katherine Waterston
Queen of Earth
Alex Ross Perry, 2015
Cinematography | Sean Price Williams

But the heart, soul and ultimate power emanates from Elisabeth Moss. The camera seldom moves away from her and you don’t want it to — she is captivating and brilliant.

Elisabeth Moss
Queen of Earth
Alex Ross Perry, 2015
Cinematography | Sean Price Williams

Alex Ross Perry has created a real bit of magic with “Queen of Earth.” Despite a low budget and an idea that seems ripe for parody — he has created a stunning film is as interesting as it is disturbing. Long after the film ends, the true horror of what has been played out takes on a deeper and more sinister element.

Elisabeth Moss
Queen of Earth
Alex Ross Perry, 2015
Cinematography | Sean Price Williams

Absolutely brilliant.

Elisabeth Moss
Queen of Earth
Alex Ross Perry, 2015
Cinematography | Sean Price Williams

Don’t miss it…

Katherine Waterston
Queen of Earth
Alex Ross Perry, 2015
Cinematography | Sean Price Williams

Matty Stanfield, 8.27.15