The popular novel by Kate Elizabeth Russell is rumored to have a movie adaptation – but is it true? Here’s what we know.
Some of the most hotly anticipated movies and TV shows of the year are adaptations of existing stories, includingFallout,Dune 2, and thesequel to Beetlejuice. Now, fans think the popular psychological thriller My Dark Vanessa is getting the same treatment.
While the premise would clearly make an interesting film, is the My Dark Vanessa movie actually real? Here’s everything you need to know.
Is the My Dark Vanessa movie real?
No, the My Dark Vanessa movie isn’t real – there are no film adaptations currently in the works.
Most of the rumors come from enthusiastic fan remakes – you can find plenty of fanmade trailers over on YouTube.
Where fans of the novel might be making a connection with the world of cinema is the recent release of Jenna Ortega’sMiller’s Girl– in fact, if you search “how to watch My Dark Vanessa movie” on TikTok, this is exactly what you get.
You can catch the trailer below:
However, the film was quick to be panned by many critics, currently holding a 29% Tomatometer rating onRotten Tomatoes.
Charles Bramesco for Inside Hookwrote, “From one scene to the next, a viewer may experience trouble discerning whether this is a merely stupid movie, an amusing specimen of semi-witting camp, or stealth coup of high-wire self-parody.”
Sara Michelle Fetters of MovieFreak.comagreed, “As a showcase for Ortega’s star power, Miller’s Girl does get the job done. But as a piece of pulpy, post-#MeToo storytelling…Bartlett’s dramatic thriller unfortunately comes up short.”
Find more movies to stream this monthhere.
Jasmine Valentine is a TV and Movies Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. She’s the go-to source for all things Young Sheldon and Virgin River. Jasmine has also written for the likes of Total Film, The Daily Beast, and Radio Times. You can contact her at jasmine.waters@dexerto.com
