The Shards review: Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis are a match made in heaven in Hulu's stylish, blood-soaked new show about privileged teenagers stalked by a serial killer
TechRadar Verdict Ryan Murphy is back on top form with Hulu's The Shards, delivering a stylish, blood-soaked adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' semi-autobiographical novel. The Shards is guaranteed to have audiences talking, for better or for worse, as Bret Easton Ellis' controversial semi-autobiography comes to the small screen.But, in my opinion, Ryan Murphy teaming up with Ellis has given him the chance to shine once again. Igby Rigney, known for his work on Netflix's Midnight Mass, plays this version of the thriller author.We open with Bret going to see The Shining, smoking a cigarette and driving a convertible, as he narrates all the luxury clothing he's wearing.
- ▪TechRadar Verdict Ryan Murphy is back on top form with Hulu's The Shards, delivering a stylish, blood-soaked adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' semi-autobiographical novel.
- ▪The Shards is guaranteed to have audiences talking, for better or for worse, as Bret Easton Ellis' controversial semi-autobiography comes to the small screen.But, in my opinion, Ryan Murphy teaming up with Ellis has given him the chance to
- ▪Igby Rigney, known for his work on Netflix's Midnight Mass, plays this version of the thriller author.We open with Bret going to see The Shining, smoking a cigarette and driving a convertible, as he narrates all the luxury clothing he's wea
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TechRadar Verdict Ryan Murphy is back on top form with Hulu's The Shards, delivering a stylish, blood-soaked adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' semi-autobiographical novel. Get first month freeHulu - Monthly (with Ads) $7.99 $9.99/mthViewat HuluGet First Month FreeHulu (No Ads) $18.99/mthViewat Hulu Pros +Ryan Murphy is back to his bloody best +Effortlessly stylish and cool, the cinematography is gorgeous +Great 80's soundtrack throughout +Well-chosen cast featuring names like Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere +Fans of Bret Easton Ellis' novels are going to get a lot out of this +Over the top, really fun to watch Cons -The characters are insufferable, even if that is the whole point! -Perhaps too pretentious for some viewers -The ending might be divisive Best picks for you Best streaming services…
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