A cycle of violence and abuse that needs to be broken by a young woman (Gabrielle Stone) who suffers on the hands of her abusive boyfriend
(Randy Wayne). A repetitive pattern in her life not only with the young man but also from childhood, growing up as a kid terrified of her dad (the great
Chris Mulkey). A best friend keeps warning her that she must do something and leave that man and relationship behind but fear speaks louder, as if impossible
to be faced. Will she ever find the needed courage to save herself before anything worst happen or remain a victim?
"It Happened Again Last Night" addresses the issue of abusive/toxic relationships exactly like it is, with patterns and situations that are usually
shown in other films, documentaries and TV news. One different perspective added comes with the girls relationship, as if being lovers - which explains the
traumatic past with the dad angry with her daughter's childhood friend and it feels like Paige, the leading woman, was investing on a heterosexual relationship
just to please others.
Not exactly a PSA but certainly works as one, but it's greatly presented and acted (Gabrielle is also one of the writers and directors of the piece).
Highlight goes to the turning point that comes with some nice twists; and Randy Wayne's terrifying performance that earned him some awards as Best Actor in
the Short category.
Certainly not an easy watch but one that is needed for those who have been through the hell of similar scenarios, know someone living under similar
circumstances, or even more to those who haven't dealt with anything like that, as a way to think about it, form an opinion and figure out about some
necessary hard choices to be made if ever facing that kind of danger. 8/10.
