"Bodies Under Scrutiny": How Saccharine Explores the Uncharted Territory of Eating Disorders and Body Horror The recent resurgence of body horror as a cinematic force has been met with both fascination and trepidation.
Some praise its ability to push boundaries, while others condemn it for gratuitous shock value.
Amidst this trend, Australian director Natalie Erika James's Saccharine stands out for its unflinching portrayal of eating disorders and its willingness to tackle the complexities of body dysmorphia through a genre often associated with sensationalism.