Pretty Ugly

Set in Winnabow, North Carolina, Pretty Ugly follows Raelynn Hewitt, a young woman captivated by the glamorous world of social media beauty. Her mother, Dawn, shares a fixation on grisly true crime podcasts, creating a unique tension between their interests. Their dynamics shift dramatically when a provocative makeup influencer returns from Los Angeles, drawing them into a web of murder and revelations about the American Dream.

The film incorporates elements of true crime and highlights the impact of social media on personal relationships. With a cast featuring Jazzy De Lisser, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Nicola Peltz Beckham, the narrative intertwines the lives of three women in a gripping tale that challenges their perceptions of success and morality. Pretty Ugly serves as a thought-provoking exploration of modern aspirations and the darker sides of fame.