Queen Rising – Movie Review
Director: Princeton James
Writer: Allison Chaney, Henry E Reaves III (Screenplay)
Cast
- April Hale
- Xamon Glasper (Christmas Holidate)
- Jessie Reeder (Emily the Criminal)
- Dash Kennedy Williams
- Kenon Walker
- Phil D Wallace
Plot: Struggling school teacher Madison strikes a lucrative book deal to help solve her financial troubles. As she dives into her dark past surrounding the “College Town Slayings,” she realizes it may still be a part of her present after all.
Runtime: 1 Hour 25 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Queen Rising starts when school teacher Madison (Hale) is struggling to make ends meet. Her boyfriend Greg (Glasper) encourages her to write a book about her darker past. It leads to her diving into her past in college and her troubles fitting in.
However, her past connections with college slayings come back to haunt her. As her connections to the victims are closer than she ever imagined. Can she understand what happened for the book which could change her life?
Verdict on Queen Rising
Queen Rising is a mystery thriller following a teacher looking back at her past to prepare for a new book. It follows her college years when she was on campus when a serial killer started picking off any man in her life.
This movie creates an interesting story following someone around during a serial killer spree. It spins the typical slasher concept around, by making it a reflective crime thriller, instead of a bloodbath. This works for another direction, but it does remove any tension behind Madison’s time at college. It does keep us on edge about who was behind the crimes and why there is a sudden determination to uncover the truth.
Where to Watch
AVAILABLE ON VIDEO ON DEMAND Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Final Thoughts – Queen Rising is a tense thriller, filled with twists and turns.
