Arc Games

She watches from the metaphorical side as her classmate Jessie (played by Alex Wolff) rises to social media stardom with her self-help meditation videos. Susie yearns for the same recognition, hoping that her own talents will be recognized by the masses. An opportunity to show off her investigative skills arises when Jessie is suddenly kidnapped. During her amateur investigation, Susie experiences moments of admiration and numerous bouts of anxiety. While "Susie Searches" is inspired by the series Nancy Drew, this suburban adventure also resembles the surreal comedy "Greener Grass" by Jocelyn DeBoer and Dawn Luebbe. Similar to that dark satire, Kargman deliberately sets an uncomfortable and comically crude tone against the backdrop of an eccentric suburban setting filled with quirky characters. Known for her charming performance in the musical "Hearts Beat Loud," Clemons taps into a similar effervescent spirit. She exudes inherent sweetness and unassuming ...