The new A24 erotic thriller taps into part of what makes the genre so popular.
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You may have heard that romance novels arehaving a moment.
The genre, which has been popular for decades (even centuries!
(Friends to lovers, forced proximity, grumpy sunshine, fake relationships… the list goes on.)
The same holds true in the new A24 filmBabygirl, in theaters December 25. and a one-on-one mentorship program, she and Samuel embark on a twisted game of sex and seduction.
(You could add age gap and secret romance to the list as well.)
But the movies connection to romance novels is bigger than just that.
WhenBabygirlstarts, Romy is living an outwardly perfect, put-together life, but her fantasies involve something much darker.
For the first time, she gets exactly what she wants.
At the heart of it all is Kidmans bold performance as Romy.
