For a film featured in Fantastic Fest, this one is in full-throttle mode with psychological and invigorating moments resulting in twisted sensations. Tensions are quiet and enticing in a European setting where there are lots of intriguing wrongs happening. Girl in the Night is a harrowing ride that makes audiences think. The film takes place in Slovenia and is directed by Luka Marcetic. He is not afraid to pursue his vision and make dangerous choices or push karma to an obscure and artistic level.

The film begins at a gas station.  The main character is Rok (Urban Kuntaric). Audiences will likely define him as kleptomaniac because his patterns of stealing and associated odd behaviors are frequent and discreet. Sometimes his actions appear pointless. There is a young girl who comes into his store all bruised up. She is played by Lara Wolf. She claims she has superpowers. That poses some questions for Rok. Does he believe what he is seeing? He begins to follow her into her mishaps and adventures. He realizes he sees a point of engaging in activities that negatively impact others. Granted his behaviors are wrong, but the cinematics of deceitful actions are tender in Girl in the Night.

The writing is all about petty crimes. The two create a bond over participating in regretful tasks and do all sorts of different activities. Rok even steals her bicycle, and she believes someone else did it. Fulfillment as vigilantes is like a rainbow of revelations in Girl in the Night. I found the film to be akin to a visually glowing ride of epic rollercoaster-like scenarios. The behaviors do not stop, and the meaning of the film does not either. The gold uncovered by their poor choices creates interesting rounds of miracles.

The emotions of happiness and dissatisfaction swirl throughout the story. The atmospheric landscape creates a fitting. Girl in the Night may rock audiences’ worlds because of the surprises that are revealed deep within the numerous nocturnal moments. For Rok, there is no real happiness. His personality keeps him from experiencing true excitement. The wrath of the young girl and the vigilante opens the door to a bizarre revelation. Girl in the Night is a unique ride for Fantastic Fest. Three-and-a-half out of four stars.