Bryan Fuller created the unique TV series “Pushing Daisies,” so his take on a thriller is also expectedly distinctive. He also created “Hannibal” so he’s comfortable in this genre. Sophie Sloan plays a girl who has a giant, lethal rabbit under her bed. She enlists the help of a hitman neighbor (Mads Mikkelsen) to help her eliminate it. This isn’t a typical horror film, as a matter of fact, it’s not one. It’s dark fantasy with a somber stylized look that’s often beautiful. In some ways, it reminds me of Wes Anderson, in its formal approach and idiosyncratic flair. The extended dialogue scenes drag down the pace, but there are many scenes with no talking. Yes, there are some violent kills, but they’re often off camera or so quickly staged that it’s not horrorfying. Ultimately, it’s a bit sweet and never scary. BTW, Sigourney Weaver seems to be enjoying her evil character. 
(3 / 5)
