"Brutal Brilliance: Love Lies Bleeding Premieres to Cheers and Squirms at Sundance"

Kristen Stewart stars in the violent romance thriller "Love Lies Bleeding," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival to cheers and squirms from the audience. Directed by Rose Glass, the film follows Stewart's character, Lou, as she falls for a bodybuilder, leading to violence and entanglement with her criminal family. The movie features dark humor and ultra-gory scenes, with the cast discussing their characters' motivations and physical preparations for their roles. Glass aimed to subvert the "strong female character" trope by exploring the messy reality behind it.