ESCAPE THE BEASTS

Cinemavixion Review

Rachel Goldberg's "Escape the Beasts" plunges viewers into a kingdom fractured by tragedy and ambition. The sudden death of the King, attributed to fearsome reptilian beasts, sets the stage for a tense power struggle. The Queen's ascension is immediately marred by her palpable jealousy towards her stepdaughter, Snow, whose beauty is both a blessing and a curse in this volatile court. Snow's desperate flight into an enchanted forest, a realm brimming with both peril and enchantment, forms the heart of this narrative. As she ventures deeper, the forest reveals itself as a character in its own right, populated by beings who will test her resolve and perhaps offer salvation. The film masterfully weaves themes of survival, justice, and the corrupting nature of envy, creating a compelling fairy tale with a dark, modern edge.