Based on the true story of a nurse who allegedly murdered hundreds of patients, this is a creepily watchable thriller with a tinge of Fatal Attraction.
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The film, directed by Tobias Lindholm, is an oddly satisfying approach to the familiar story of the serial killer.
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Krysty Wilson-Cairns' script for The Good Nurse features a brilliant cast, a great tone, nuanced direction, and an overall satisfying script.
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Perhaps the only thing it lacks is conviction. The film frequently appears to be unsure of what it wants to be.
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This thriller is based on the true-crime case of Charles Cullen, a New Jersey nurse who was arrested in 2003 after allegedly killing hundreds of patients.
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With a dark-toned colour grade and cello music on a minor scale, the film begins with hints of something sinister going on around it.
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The terrifying opening scenes of The Good Nurse demonstrate how quickly the world around someone can turn from compassionate to cruel.
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Outside a hospital room, we see a patient collapsing as the machines go crazy, beeping warning signals.
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Based on a true story, Wilson-Cairns' screenplay is largely a battle of wills, dealing with who knows what and when.
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Charlie is a slow-burning character, and as the walls close in on him, Redmayne is allowed to let loose in a powerful and horrific way.
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The Good Nurse illuminates the inherent darkness of a for-profit healthcare system while delving into the even darker recesses that allow a serial killer to thrive.
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The Good Nurse is a bizarre blend of exposé and serial killer drama that follows a stark storyline through the bleak landscape of American healthcare.
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