SLR
SLR

SLR

2013Movie23 minEnglish

SLR is a short thriller about a man obsessed with "voyeur pornography". When he makes a shocking discovery online, he is forced onto the trail of an anonymous photographer known only by his user name of ANORAK.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users70%
Director: Ben WheatleyGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends go on a weekend camping trip that quickly devolves into a nightmarish struggle for survival. They find themselves targeted by a mysterious and relentless hunter, forcing them to confront their deepest fears and primal instincts.

Critical Reception

SLR received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its tense atmosphere and effective scares. However, some found the plot to be derivative of other survival horror films, and the ending was divisive.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful build-up and unsettling tone.
  • Noted for its effective, albeit brutal, depiction of a desperate fight for survival.
  • Criticized by some for relying on familiar genre tropes and lacking a fully original narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the film's intense atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from the lead actors. Some viewers found the pacing to be slow in parts, but the overall sentiment was that it delivered a chilling and engaging horror experience.

Fun Fact

The film's unsettling atmosphere was partly achieved through its stark, isolated filming locations, which added to the sense of vulnerability for the characters.

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