Glass Casa

I wasn't expecting it to be this good!

I dare you to predict the ending of this movie. Good luck!

The brilliance here is that it takes the murder genre and kinda twists it. Everything feels so common and so familiar, but then it all goes wrong.

Very funny ("Did they really just say that?!") dialogue, and you think you know what's going to happen, but there are a ton surprises along the way.

The writing was fresh and interesting...it sort of creates its own world that takes you on a journey that you didn't see coming.

I really enjoyed it and I can't wait to see what kind of insane films this team creates next. Highly recommended.

This movie from an up-and-coming director is outright fun. The jokes are smart, without having to think them through. Don't be put off by the shaky filming at the beginning of the movie, it's because the characters are just recording themselves with their phones. Though I would need to rewatch this movie (which I watched for the first time over a year ago) to give this review more details, I remember laughing out loud while also gripping the edge of my seat from the suspense and plot twists! A must watch mystery flick, even just to admire the cool architecture of the glass casa itself. Congratulations Laa!

Fun movie with a playful tone. I thought the lead woman had some nice chops, and the dialogue is sharp and well directed. Story was ultimately a bit meaningless, and lacked a cohesive theme. But there were some interesting psychological undertones, and I was genuinely compelled.

Cinematography is lovely. It looks slick, and the lighting is top notch. Some of the acting crossed the line from campy to cringe. But I believed the chemistry between the characters, and everybody was having so much fun that I went along for the ride anyway.

I'll be interested to see what this director does in the future. She clearly had a lot of fun putting this film together.

GLASS CASA (2023), written and directed by Laa Marcus, is a darkly comedic bachellorette party "gone wrong" thriller that echoes the chaotic energy of the bachelor party "gone wrong" film, VERY BAD THINGS. The film is anchored by a talented ensemble cast, including a stand out performance by Harley Bronwyn as the intense yet charismatic bride to be, as well as strong performances by Geri Courtney-Austein as the bubbly paranoid Evie, Nicole Clifford as the sharp-witted schemer, Alison Iles as the conflicted voice of reason, and Justin Michael Terry as their goofy wise cracking guy pal Charlie. Not to mention, a strong supporting cast of eccentric characters including Jon Huybrecht, Travis Laughlin, Xyla Glass, Julie Marcus, Anthony De Cruz, and Lizet Benrey. With its sharp script, moral diemas, and unpredictable twists, GLASS CASA offers a thrilling, suspense-filled whodunnit that will keep you hooked from start to finish.

A delightfully absurd indie thriller-comedy that leans into clichés with lots of charm. Quirky and entertaining. SoCal vibes galore. Each character brought much color to the movie and the plot was engaging and funny. I was entertained the whole time and the movie went fast even though it's almost 2 hours long. Watch this movie, it's quirky silly fun!

PS: Glass Casa proves that indie films can stand on their own feet. Movie creator Laa Marcus pulled off something pretty magical. I went to the movie premiere and listened to the Q&A afterwards which gave me a deeper appreciation for the passion and talent it took. This movie easily stands with movies with significantly bigger budgets!