Make Up (2019) | 2026 |

While Make Up utilizes the "grammar" of a horror film—creepy visuals, ominous soundscapes, and a sense of mounting dread—it is ultimately a psychological exploration of identity.

is a British psychological thriller and coming-of-age drama that marks the assured debut of writer-director Claire Oakley . Set against the bleak, atmospheric backdrop of a Cornish holiday park in the dead of winter, the film subverts traditional genre expectations by blending elements of body horror and suspense with a deeply personal story of sexual awakening. Core Narrative and Plot Make Up (2019)

: Her initial jealousy morphs into a surreal obsession. She begins "amateur detective work," tracking a mysterious woman with red hair whom no one else seems to notice. While Make Up utilizes the "grammar" of a