American Woman

American Woman is a tragic tale of a respected doctor, Molly Reese, who suffers a traumatic incident which derails her into the world of mobsters and stone-cold killers. Instead of falling prey as another typical victim of the underworld she fights back, at first, sloppy and with little confidence. But as her thirst for revenge grows, so does her proficiency in killing the people who deserve it and we all secretly root for their demise. Sometimes we need movies like this, not to go out and seek revenge, but as a safe place to psychologically vent and root for the underdog. Worth a watch when you're in the mood.

Dark and a psychological thriller that doesnt show its hand. No guessing where the story takes you and its always on edge. Yes its indie but it captures story themes and character appropriate for the type of style and grittiness. Once everything starts falling in place it gets going and your invested in what will be the final outcome and where everything lands. The lead actor and a few of the supporting work well for their specific rolls. All in all, if your into these types of films and your ready for a new direction you should check this out and have fun with it. Again it is indie filmmaking and that has some charm to it when you get it going.

American Woman marks a powerful entry from writer/director Artie Siegel, delivering a tense, character driven revenge thriller that's as emotional as it is unflinching.

Katelin Stack shines as Dr. Molly Reese, a woman whose life is torn apart after a devastating car accident claims her entire family. Struggling with overwhelming grief and insomnia, she returns to work at the hospital only to find herself mistakenly caught in the crosshairs of a brutal mob war.

When mob boss Giovanni "Johnny Blades" Romano believes Molly is behind the death of one of his men, she becomes a target. But not everyone is convinced of her guilt Mikey "The Bull" Vito, played with charm and grit by Joe Rosing, emerges as a conflicted protector. As the threats close in, Molly is forced into a violent new reality, one that pushes her beyond the edge of who she thought she was. This has to be one of Joe Rosing most powerful performances.

What follows is a gripping and gritty transformation. Siegel's direction is intimate and intense, using a raw, handheld style that throws the viewer into Molly's unraveling world. His unique visual storytelling brings a sense of immediacy and realism, while the flashbacks skillfully reveal the contrast between the woman Molly was and the person she is becoming.

The film's strength lies in its stripped down style lean, character-focused, and emotionally charged. With clear influences from classic revenge tales like Death Wish, American Woman trades spectacle for sincerity, making every scene feel urgent and personal.

Backed by a talented cast, including Larry Biela and Sretenko Tenk Karic, the film doesn't just depict violence it explores what happens when grief and trauma are left to fester. And as Molly transforms, we're left questioning just how far someone can go before becoming unrecognizable.

American Woman is a bold, blood-soaked indie gem that grips you from the first frame and never lets go. Artie Siegel proves himself a filmmaker to watch, and this is one ride you won't want to miss.

Watch "AMERICAN WOMAN" and brace yourself as a grieving woman's descent into madness grabs you by the throat and rarely lets go.

Molly Reese (Katelin Slack, "Evil Lurks," "Vic Effects") is a doctor whose entire family is killed in a car accident. Although consumed with grief, a twist of fate drives her to channel her rage into training herself to be a cold-blooded and highly efficient killer.

Everyone knows the Shakespearean quote "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned" but this movie proves that in fact "Hell hath no fury like a woman grieving her family." And it is with a hellish fury that Molly begins to hunt down members of the local mob. (Why? Watch the movie, no spoilers here!) At times the movie plays like an art house film, as the cinematography becomes eerily hallucinogenic and pulls the viewer into the the mind of a killer psycho mama.

Katelin Stack is one of my favorite actors and this is definitely a bravura performance for her! I recognize several others in the cast whose work I've long admired: Joe Rosing, Larry Biela, and Stacey Miner chief among them. Add to that the film includes another exceptional performance from the always delightful Delilah Hefner! ("It Came From Somewhere," "Attack of the Corn Zombies.") Written & directed by Artie Siegel, who also plays a fascinating character called "Rat." Cinematography by another DP whose work I admire, Jeremy Applebaum who gives the film just the right look and feel which elevates the overall movie to a whole new level that is the primary reason the film works as well as it does.

Definitely looking forward to seeing what comes next from Mr. Siegel.

A boldly dark edge-of-your-seat thriller with a challenging female lead who meets the challenge with a carefully gauged descent into outright madness. At times serious, at times crazy funny, a busy visual feast for even the best of filmmakers, and especially challenging for a first time full length feature filmmaker striking out into a world of such heavy competition. But Artie Siegel doesn't shy away or veer from the seriousness of his well authored account, and that mature focus serves him and his film and its talented newcomer actors very well indeed, especially Katelin Stack who delivers a terrific performance carrying most of the often disturbing narrative. The hand held camera does a great job supporting the film's intensely conceived plot.