Morgan Munroe's Short Film 'Elvira' Breaks Down The Stereotypes

Morgan Munroe shares her sensuous short film ‘Elvira’ in the run-up to her EP dropping this friday. In this new release, Morgan creates an honest space where she touches upon the themes of love, heartbreak, relationships, submission and control. The short film follows after the release of her standout singles ‘Mutual’ and ‘Space’.

The film tells the tale of Morgan and an unnamed male played by Esosa Ewaife who meet at the bar. Shots switch between the pair as it shows both of them uninterested in their respective partners for the evening in favour of each other, however apart from stolen glances they do not interact apart from Morgan leaving her number at the bar and Esosa anxiously follows.

There is a pause to build tension at the beginning of the film all we hear is instrumental before we are introduced with ‘Don’t Roll With Me’. The track pushes the narrative with Morgan’s seductive and sultry vocals and bold lyricism which is a theme revisited in the film. The Leicester songstress croons “I make a lot of people fall in love with me” and we believe her wholeheartedly.

"Elvira is the odyssey of a toxic love story played out from start to finish. There’s pockets of narration, self-reflection, a couple movie references, a blend of feminine and masculine energy, empowerment, roll reversal and probably every emotion you could think of! 9 more songs about love and heartbreak to put into the world however these ones are from a completely different angle” says Morgan

The beat subtly changes to an old-school jazz feel and we are transitioned into the next song and scene. ‘End Game' plays briefly and we can hear the clear sound of a trumpet wash over us before the more upbeat ‘Look What You Done’ starts to play. Morgan’s soulful vocals low-toned and husky urges her love interest to stop playing games.

The title of her short film and EP is inspired by the leading lady in Scarface, “Elvira” played by Michelle Pfeiffer was the wife of fictional drug dealer Tony Montana. The short film showcases Morgan’s ability to blur the lines between fantasy and real-life, masculinity and femininity all whilst breaking down stereotypes in the process. Like the EP the visuals in the film are influenced by the 70s era of high glamour and style.

If the aim of the short film was to get us excited for the EP then consider it done, as Morgan looks to cement her place within the UK landscape on her own terms.