Seven years ago, Alice Lowe released her debut movie Prevenge, which she filmed while pregnant. It followed a pregnant widow who was convinced her unborn child was compelling her to go on a killing spree.

It was every bit as brilliant as that unique concept promised (it’s available to watch on Prime Video if you haven’t seen it), leaving us desperate to see what Lowe would do next. We’ve had to wait a while, but fortunately, Timestalker has been worth it.

The historical sci-fi rom-com – which held its UK premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival – is another inventive and unique offering from Lowe, confirming her as one of the UK’s most exciting filmmakers.

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If you’re familiar with Lowe’s previous written work, Timestalker’s dark vein of humour won’t surprise you, but otherwise, be prepared. It might be romantic and also a comedy, but a fluffy rom-com it isn’t. There’s a winning blend of deadpan humour, very silly (and very British) gags and pitch-black, gory laughs.

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Timestalker is the most unique British movie of the year, and it’s also among the best British movies of 2024 to date. Let’s hope Alice Lowe doesn’t leave us waiting seven years again for her next movie.