Reductive Reviews

Women Who Kill

Amy Boland Season 1 Episode 13

In this episode of Reductive Reviews, Amy and G explore the Women in cinema Who KILL. This episode explores the complex and often hidden motives behind women who kill, going beyond the headlines to uncover the emotional, psychological, and social factors driving their actions. From self-defense and revenge to manipulation and mental illness, join RR as they take a deep dive into Maxxine (2024), Kill Bill 1 (2003) and Kill Bill 2 (2004), Orphan 1 (2009) and Orphan 2 (2022), Monster (2003), Gone Girl (2014), and Ballerina (2025). Other movies touched on include Materialists (2025), an amazing short film The Singers (2025), and Megan 2.0 (2025).