Highland Tower

In the sterile, imposing halls of Highland Tower, a prestigious architectural firm, a brilliant but troubled architect, Amelia Hayes, grapples with the sudden disappearance of her mentor. As she delves into his cryptic final project, Amelia uncovers a conspiracy woven into the very foundations of the building, forcing her to confront dark secrets and question the reality of her own past.

Highland Tower received a mixed but generally positive reception. Critics praised its atmospheric tension and stylish cinematography, though some found the plot's twists occasionally convoluted. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the suspenseful narrative and others finding it slow-paced.

• Praised for its moody atmosphere and visual design.

• Criticized by some for a complex, sometimes hard-to-follow plot.

• Arguably a thinking-person's thriller with strong performances.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's suspenseful build-up and intriguing mystery, with many commending the lead performance. Some viewers found the ending to be somewhat predictable, but overall, the film was considered a solid entry in the thriller genre.

Nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography.

The distinctive, brutalist architecture of Highland Tower was achieved through a combination of practical set design and CGI, with the filmmakers aiming for a claustrophobic yet grand visual aesthetic.