‘‘Super Sweet’’ A Debut Dipped in Sugar and Sin

Every now and then, a debut comes along that doesn’t tiptoe onto the scene it struts in, dripping in pink and leaving a trail of glitter and blood behind. Super Sweet, the first film from co-directors Noora Fahad and Eduarda Aun Anguita, is a candy-colored fever dream: bold, chaotic, and unapologetically fun.

The story is deceptively simple: Sugar and Honey, two Gen-Z sisters who make their living charming men online, welcome a dangerously handsome stranger into their home. But what starts as a sweet little hustle quickly curdles into a delirious scramble for survival and a life-changing lottery ticket. Think pop-princess fantasy meets midnight slasher.

What sets Super Sweet apart is its personality. The film bursts with character chemistry that feels both effortless and electric. The acting is sharp, the comedic timing pitch-perfect, and the visual world so meticulously curated from costumes to delightfully tacky props that it practically becomes a character of its own. The atmosphere hums with mischievous energy, while the playful script lands its punchlines like sugarcoated daggers.

For a debut, Fahad and Anguita display a startlingly clear directorial voice: they wield genre tropes like toys, twisting horror into satire, and letting comedy sharpen the blade. The original score during the end credits is the perfect final wink to the audience.

Of course, a few rough edges peek through the candy shell. Sharper editing could have tightened the pacing, a little more light would have let the cinematography breathe, and the sound design occasionally falls flat.. But these are the kind of flaws that hint not at inexperience, but at potential.

Super Sweet isn’t trying to be profound. It’s here to entertain, unsettle, and seduce, all in under 20 minutes. It’s a film that knows exactly what it is a chaotic treat.

If this is what Fahad and Anguita bring to the table with their debut, then the future looks as enticing as a bowl of forbidden candy.