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Director
Amanda Nell Eu
Cast
Zafreen Zairizal,
Piqa,
Deena Ezral
Genre
Horror
Zaffan, 12, in full puberty realizes that her body is changing at an alarming rate. Her friends turn away from her when a mass hysteria hits the school. Like a tiger harassed and dislodged from its habitat, Zaffan decides to reveal its true nature, its fury, its rage and its beauty.
The Playlist by Elena Lazic
The use of body horror allegories in cinema to address the physical, physiological, and mental changes brought on by puberty could hardly be called original. However, by delightfully and intelligently remixing symbols and metaphors Malaysian director Amanda Nell Eu refreshes the concept in her zesty debut feature Tiger Stripes.
Variety by Alissa Simon
From the exuberant credits and opening sequence through to the end, Tiger Stripes is the work of a confident new talent whose next work will be eagerly awaited.
The Irish Times by Tara Brady
Whispered myths about periods and cleanliness coalesce into a perfect accidental riposte to Judy Blume’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
The New York Times by Alissa Wilkinson
Occasionally the movie feels like it’s lost its direction, stuffing a little too much into its story and deflating the ferocity of its central metaphor. But there’s a great sense of humor in Tiger Stripes, particularly in Zairizal’s impish performance, and the swing between fear and hilarity make for an engrossing ride.
Screen Rant by Grant Hermanns
Melding gut-wrenching body horror with unique parallels between puberty and transformation, writer-director Amanda Nell Eu's feature debut is thoughtful and intriguing, even if it doesn't fully soar.
Film Threat by Sumner Forbes
Tiger Stripes is highly recommended for families looking for an off-the-beaten-path take on growing up. The body horror elements are never too terrifying, and I think even younger viewers can pick up on the feminist messaging.
Screen Daily by Fionnuala Halligan
It truly growls in its depiction of the brutal nature of girl friendship and the shock of the menstrual metamorphosis.
Collider by Aled Owen
This bold feature debut refuses to shy away from gore, social commentary, or a heartwarming ending for its characters.
The Guardian by Peter Bradshaw
It is possibly a little bit derivative and sometimes seems to be treading water in narrative terms, but only after making us submit to a very woozy and hallucinatory experience.
IGN by Rafaela Sales Ross
The result is a visually rich film that finds moments of entertaining inspiration but suffers from a frustrating lack of focus.
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