“Pulpy, sensational, stylish, and merciless.”

“Her story evokes a woman’s struggle, in a world hellbent on remaining binary in countless ways, to realise her identity without being constrained to the scrutinous rules of society, and a patriarchal one at that. Or maybe it’s just a kick ass, punk rock slice of horror. (It can be both.)”

“The Ranger is also a well-crafted look at the ripple effect of trauma, and the unreliable natures of identity and memory.”

“The Ranger is gory, witty, unpredictable, and fresh.”

“Jenn Wexler and her punk as fuck debut feature are ones to watch out for.”

“Though it’s her first feature as director, Wexler’s work is assured and the film exudes confidence.”

“Gore-soaked fun with an emotional core and kick-ass score”

“Jenn Wexler scores a horror home run with her confident directorial debut.”

“Horror fans everywhere should seek it out. ”

“Fast-paced, expertly acted and at times brutally violent”

“the perfect choice to open this year’s festival and it’s a film that I’m sure will rank among this year’s best.”

“intrinsically punk, and the most exciting horror movie debut – for director and actress alike – in years.”

“A slasher is only really as good as its killer, and Holm’s is happily one for the ages.”

“this in your face slasher flick espouses the ethos and wildness of punk kids more than any film since Penelope Spheeris’ ‘Suburbia’.”

“So, yes, a pink haired punk rock girl fighting a psychopathic authority figure is the exact kind of hero we need right now.”

“Director Jenn Wexler has made a slasher movie that absolutely feels genuine in everything from story to tone.”

“a loving tribute to the counterculture tentpoles of punk rock and horror movies”

“they not only kept the punk rock tradition of ROTLD alive, but created a whole new monster, and with it one of the year’s best horror films”

“This movie brought back the feel of the ‘80s while showing me punks getting slashed by a heir to the Psycho Cop throne.”

“What can I say besides that The Ranger is my favorite ‘final girl’ horror movie of 2018! ”

“[A] hell of a great indie flick. No self-respecting horror fan should let this film pass them by. ”

“THE RANGER is a fun and refreshingly unique romp into the slasher sub genre.”

“From its wonderful cast to its magnificent scenery, its questioning of authority and Punk Rock ethos, THE RANGER is absolutely worthy of your next Netflix and chill session.”

“[THE RANGER] reinvents horror tropes into an insightful and rollicking midnight movie blast.”

“THE RANGER is a roundhouse kick of a slasher film with a killer soundtrack, relatable characters and a decent chunk of bloody gore.”

“THE RANGER is a fantastic character study of a young girl trying to find her way in the world, complemented with angsty punk music, excellent visuals, and occasional blood-splatter.”

“THE RANGER is a pleasant slasher that should be viewed by all. It delivers exactly what we like to see.”

““[Wexler] comes to The Ranger, her own feature debut as writer/director/producer, with considerable expertise. Basically, we are in safe (if bloody) hands.””

““[I]t’s a lot of fun and the kind of horror movie you want to put on at parties.””

“The Ranger feels right at home with those 90’s slashers and 80’s punk horrors but carves a new path for itself at the same time.”

“THE RANGER embraces all of its influences & nostalgia while also throwing them out the window.”

“The feature directorial debut from much-celebrated producer Jenn Wexler (DARLING, MOST BEAUTIFUL ISLAND) promises a Technicolor bloodbath in the woods and it absolutely delivers.”

“[A] new horror film that is inspired by its predecessors without paying tribute — one that’s having fun, without poking fun.”

“THE RANGER is one of the most punk horror movies that has ever punked.”

“It’s hard to follow the slasher formula in 2018, but that’s what they do–and they do it damn well.”

“THE RANGER is darkly humorous and satisfying, with some fantastic kills and a quick-witted protagonist who demonstrates incredible strength under pressure.”

“The heart of a movie like this are the characters, and THE RANGER is blessed with terrific performances all around.”

“If the level of subtle details, humour, and casting in this film is what I can expect from Jenn Wexler and her team, I happily await what is next to come.”

“The Ranger is the type of film that heralds the arrival of a true horror talent.”

“[A] heaping helping of bloody, obnoxious fun.”

“Levine carries the story squarely on her shoulders. And she absolutely soars, coloring the quiet moments with fevered vivacity before the blood-curdling climax.”

“The Ranger is as respectful to the love of punk as The Devil’s Candy was to metal.”

“[G]ives the world a brand new horror icon at a time when, despite an undisputed genre resurgence, they are sorely lacking.”

“The Ranger is a smart, blood bath of a thriller offering inventive deaths and a great punk rock soundtrack.”

“It’s clear that Wexler has an eye for, and comprehensive understanding of, genre cinema; playing with a whole host of tropes and clichés before gleefully defying expectations”

“If you enjoy slashers, punk music, and B movie practicals, this is the film for you.”

“The Ranger is equal parts carnage, survival, and punk rock. It has all the appeal of an eighties slasher flick, but it also tells a more complex story.”

“The Ranger is a great punk rock song; stripped down, played fast, and doesn’t need an award to validate its existence.”