I Am Bad (2012)

Introduction
"I Am Bad" is a captivating tongue-in-cheek psychological scary movie directed by David Rackoff. This independent movie was released in the United States in 2012 and has because ended up being popular for its special narrative design and engaging plot. Regardless of being a low budget plan movie, "I Am Bad" provides a fascinating story that immerses the audience in an awesome journey checking out the dark corners of a twisted psyche.

Plot
The movie opens with a chilling scene of a serial killer admitting his gruesome criminal activities straight to the electronic camera. The killer, whom we later know as Porter, played convincingly by Ellie Araiza, tells his horrifying deeds in disturbing information, which sets the scary tone for the remainder of the movie.

Nevertheless, there's an unique twist to the story. The audience rapidly realizes that the guy admitting these crimes is really a woman-- the first of numerous realities that are switched on their head in this intriguing film. Throughout a series of non-linear scenes, the audience witnesses Porter's dark dreams, disturbing murders and encounters women who he believes validate his homicidal behavior.

The Twists and Turns
The film skillfully turns between showing Porter as a man and a female, including a layer of complexity to the story. This not only confuses the audience about Porter's genuine identity, but it also forces them to question their perception of gender and violence.

The swirling narrative continually challenges the viewer to question reality. Porter claims that his victims, the women he satisfies and murders, are 'bad.' The narrative does not generalize, but rather, describes through series, some characters indeed exhibit culturally bad habits, such as unfaithful or manipulating. But does that make them worthwhile of the violence enacted upon them? For this reason, the movie presents a bigger existential question.

The Unraveling of Porter
In the latter half, the audience gets a peek into Porter's tormented psyche, showcasing a more profound insight into her mindset. Porter's deeds are shown as part of her attempt to develop a reckoning for the 'bad' people she satisfies. Each murder, whether dedicated by the male or female Porter, appears to be a way for her to deal with her deep-seated anger and animosity, pressing the borders between her truth and dream.

Conclusion
"I Am Bad" is a dark, mind-bending psychological thriller that keeps its audience on the edge of their seats. The movie uses an unique form of storytelling paired with a remarkable evaluation of the lead character's frame of mind. It requires the viewers to examine their perceptions and reassess where the true horror lies-- in the gruesome acts of the killer, or in the societal standards that provoked them? In spite of its grim narrative, "I Am Bad" supplies an unexpected but thought-provoking commentary on society's perception of gender, violence, and justice.

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