A Wounded Fawn (2022) is a surrealist horror film directed by Travis Stevens that functions as a psychedelic deconstruction of the serial killer subgenre. The film is celebrated for its commitment to a retro aesthetic—shot on with vibrant, Giallo-inspired lighting—but is frequently noted by critics for its sharp tonal shift into a hallucinatory second half rooted in Greek mythology . Core Narrative & Structure
The film is structured into distinct acts that reflect the duality of its protagonist. A Wounded FawnHD
Follows Meredith (Sarah Lind), a museum curator recovering from an abusive relationship, as she goes on a weekend getaway with Bruce (Josh Ruben). While Bruce presents himself as a charming "nice guy," the audience is immediately shown he is a calculating killer. A Wounded Fawn (2022) is a surrealist horror
After a botched murder attempt, the film abandons its slasher tropes. Bruce is plagued by visions of the Erinyes (the Furies) —Greek goddesses of vengeance—who subject him to a brutal, symbolic psychological trial for his crimes against women. Artistic Influences Follows Meredith (Sarah Lind), a museum curator recovering
Reviewers at Roger Ebert and Dread Central highlight several specific visual and cultural touchstones: Film Review: A Wounded Fawn