Butter on the Latch

Butter on the Latch

2013 · 72 min · ★ 4.9 · Horror, Drama, Fantasy

Sarah and Isolde share an interest in the traditional music and dance of the Balkans, but it turns out that shared interests don’t always unite them. Their trip, initially a fun bonding experience, takes a southward turn when Sarah becomes interested in handsome fellow camper Steph. A seemingly innocent romantic overture touches off an abrupt shift in the dynamic between the two girlfriends, steering a previously ecstatic camp outing down a psychological rabbit hole.

Directed by Josephine Decker · Written by Josephine Decker

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