An origin story about a female serial killer, whose trauma is NOT based on being raped this time, hooray! There's not many of these.

It's a crying shame that movies like this will never (or only in extremely rare cases) get selected as potential candidates for an Oscar, because Angela Bettis deserves an Oscar for her role here. The story may come across as a bit predictable, but WOW!....it was played to perfection by Angela and had decent supporting cast, too. Although you feel certain how this is going to end, the conclusion was pure perfection. Honestly, this was a sleeper that has turned out to be one of the best films I've watched in a long time. There were some parts that I wasn't sure really had a "place" in the story - almost seemed to muddy the waters somewhat - but all in all, this was a fantastic "creepy" movie. This girl really had me creeped out through the entire movie. Simultaneously, it kind of tugged at my heart regarding how even slightly different people (all she had was a "lazy eye") are shunned by society. Highly recommend giving this one a watch; it has its "gruesome" moments, but by and large, this is a psychological creepfest that should leave you amazed. I loved it.

I loved the way this film manages to talk in an original way about very serious and dramatic themes such as diversity, shame, social isolation and loneliness. It could have been a boring psychological drama, but instead the director manages to use different genres, like dark comedy and horror, to make the film smart and funny at the same time. It also portrays a believable, complex and original protagonist, thanks to the sensational acting performance of Angela Bettis too. I would have chosen "Somebody" by Depeche Mode as end scene and credits song, i think it perfectly represents how May feels (and how i feel sometimes)

May is one of those small, quiet oddities that slip under the radar but stay with you long after. It clearly comes from a modest production — that early-2000s indie vibe, close-up camera work, few locations, and an atmosphere somewhere between intimate and unsettling. Yet what it lacks in budget, it more than makes up for in personality. Angela Bettis is extraordinary. Her portrayal of May — a fragile, awkward, emotionally off-balance young woman — is both disturbing and heartbreaking. There’s a kind of innocence in her that scares you, the feeling that something inside her is quietly breaking while the world mocks or ignores her. You can’t help but feel empathy, even as the story descends into darkness. The film begins as a lonely character study and evolves into a twisted fairy tale about creation, possession, and the desperate need to be loved, even if it means assembling affection from fragments. Lucky McKee directs with sensitivity and courage, unafraid of the grotesque yet deeply humane. There are echoes of Carrie, Frankenstein, and the raw cinema of the ’90s, but it all feels unique — melancholic, strange, and oddly beautiful. The soundtrack, with songs by The Breeders, adds a nostalgic charm, reminding us that horror can also be dirty poetry. It doesn’t try to scare with jumps, but with emotions — pity, rejection, madness. May isn’t for everyone, but for those who connect with its strangeness, it’s unforgettable. A broken love story, a portrait of extreme loneliness, and proof that real horror lives not in monsters, but in what solitude can do to the human soul.

May tells the story of a shy, socially isolated girl who is simply searching for affection and recognition. The first half of the film is almost a dreamy teen romcom—playful, charming, and a bit cheesy. Initially, you wonder why this film is even categorized as horror, since the story focuses more on innocent longing than on horrific events. But it’s precisely this naive, romantic atmosphere that creates a sense of dissonance, slowly transforming into oppressive tension. Over time, however, it becomes clear that May carries deeper, invisible wounds. While her otherness is initially seen as "quirky" and "weird," the more she tries to open up to others, the more those around her become alienated. The film impressively explores how May's increasing isolation and desperate search for closeness slowly drive her to the extreme measures that characterize horror films. Her need for connection becomes a tragic obsession that ultimately pushes her toward madness. The film's climax, [spoiler]when May assembles a friend from the remnants of her former relationships [/spoiler], is both grotesque and touching. It’s not a classic horror scene, but rather a quiet, almost sad escalation. The raw emotionality and need for closeness portrayed here make the scene more uncanny than directly terrifying. It's less an outburst of violence than a sad consequence of years of emotional neglect. At this moment, the true horror of "May" becomes apparent: the pain of never truly being seen or loved. The film's tone is remarkable and gives it its distinctive character. The mix of childlike innocence and increasingly dark despair sets May apart from the typical horror film. The film conveys a subtle horror, not through sudden shocks, but through the slow but steady unfolding of May’s inner chaos. While the second half of the film slows down a bit and the finale is surprisingly short, May remains an intense experience overall. It’s a film that focuses less on external horror and more on the terrifying inner life of a lonely, misunderstood woman. And that’s precisely what makes it so unforgettable. Also, Angela Bettis, wow, what a performance!