Tamara
2005 · Directed by Jeremy Haft
Original language: English
- horror
- thriller
The story
Tamara, an unattractive girl who is picked on by her peers, returns after her death as a sexy seductress to enact revenge.
What it’s like
Glossy, saturated mid-2000s teen-horror polish: bright, flat daylight over school corridors and suburban lawns, cool blue nights, and plenty of tight close-ups on faces and shiny surfaces. The camera moves briskly, with quick cuts and a pop-song rhythm rather than lingering stillness, and the score leans on synth stings and jolting bass hits. The mood is sly and tongue-in-cheek, a dark revenge fantasy that treats teen cruelty with a grin before it turns nasty. Its tone is knowingly campy, wry and mean-spirited by turns, with a steady undercurrent of sexual teasing around its seductive lead. Intensity is moderate to high: there is bloody violence and gore in its death scenes, frequent sexual content and innuendo, and plenty of jump scares, delivered for shock and a bit of laughter rather than sustained dread. Not gentle at all. Best for a late-night watch with friends, for fans of 2000s teen horror and vampire-revenge stories who want cheeky, glossy cruelty, and not for anyone wanting low-stakes calm.
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