The obnoxious, cynical and sarcastic web designer Owen (Adrian Grenier) lives with his girlfriend Isabelle (Angela Trimbur). Owen has analysis with his psychiatrist Florence (Sally Kirkland) since he feels guilty for the fire that killed his parents and deformed his sister Beatrice (Alexa Hamilton). When Isabelle discloses that she is pregnant, she asks Owen to make up with his only family composed by his estranged grandmother Violet (Fionnula Flanagan) and Beatrice. Owen warns Isabelle that Violet is a nasty woman, but they travel to his hometown. They learn that Violet is a despicable woman that keeps Beatrice locked in her room. Isabelle realizes that Owen has told the truth about Violet, but they stay for a couple of days more because of Beatrice with tragic consequences.
"Trash Fire" is not a film of horror or romance as indicated in IMDb. It is an unpleasant and disturbing drama with a deceptive conclusion. All the characters are unlikable: Owen is obnoxious and it is hard to find the reason why Isabelle felt in love with him. Later the viewer understand the reason of his twisted personality. Isabelle is cynical and takes no attitude towards Owen stupidities. Florence is an awful psychiatrist that sleeps along the session with her client. The gay Beatrice is also a victim of Violet insanity and badness. Violet is one of the sickest villains ever and reason to recommend this film. Unfortunately Richard Bates Jr. did not know how to end his film making the choice for a too dark conclusion without any redemption that Owen and Beatrice deserved. My vote is six.
Title (Brazil): Not Available
"Trash Fire" is not a film of horror or romance as indicated in IMDb. It is an unpleasant and disturbing drama with a deceptive conclusion. All the characters are unlikable: Owen is obnoxious and it is hard to find the reason why Isabelle felt in love with him. Later the viewer understand the reason of his twisted personality. Isabelle is cynical and takes no attitude towards Owen stupidities. Florence is an awful psychiatrist that sleeps along the session with her client. The gay Beatrice is also a victim of Violet insanity and badness. Violet is one of the sickest villains ever and reason to recommend this film. Unfortunately Richard Bates Jr. did not know how to end his film making the choice for a too dark conclusion without any redemption that Owen and Beatrice deserved. My vote is six.
Title (Brazil): Not Available