In Camera
In Camera

In Camera

2024Movie95 minEnglish

A young man spends most of his time recording self-tapes for parts he never gets. After multiple rejections for a series of nightmarish commercial auditions, he takes it upon himself to find a new part to play.

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IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users75%
Director: Naomie AckermannGenres: Thriller, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman grappling with insomnia and trauma becomes increasingly paranoid as she believes her upstairs neighbors are spying on her through a hidden camera. Her grip on reality loosens as she tries to uncover the truth, blurring the lines between her own fears and a potential conspiracy.

Critical Reception

In Camera received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and lead performance. Some found the plot predictable, but many highlighted its effective use of suspense and psychological horror elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense atmosphere and suspenseful build-up.
  • Lola Corfixen's performance is a standout, carrying the film's emotional weight.
  • Some reviewers noted a predictable plot progression in the latter half.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's creepy ambiance and the compelling lead performance, though a few found the story a bit too familiar.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Film at the Sitges Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a single, claustrophobic apartment set to enhance the feeling of confinement and paranoia.

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CinemaSerf

The camera clearly loves Nabhaan Rizwan in this quirky tale of would-be actor "Aden" who spends most of his life travelling from audition to photo-shoot then back to an audition without ever getting a call back. It's clear that he's swimmin...