Critics describe it as a "chilly, guilty pleasure" similar to Heathers . It is noted for its "baroque world" and "tense, twisted" 90-minute runtime.
The lead actresses are praised for their "strong performances in the service of unsympathetic characters". It also features one of the final roles of Anton Yelchin , whose performance as a local drug dealer is described as providing the movie's "heart".
The Thoroughbreds (2026) is a boarding school drama by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham . Reviews highlight it as a story about "friendship, treachery, ambition, and sacrifice" set during a senior year at a New England school.
Watch these clips to see how Thoroughbreds are portrayed in film or learn about their real-world athleticism:
