Camera Obscura
Camera Obscura

Camera Obscura

2017Movie95 minEnglish

A photojournalist suffering from PTSD returns home from Iraq and finds himself struggling to keep his sanity and family intact.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Aaron F. MartinGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A woman is given an old camera that captures images of the future, but soon discovers that the visions it shows are horrifying and deadly. As she tries to understand the camera's power, she becomes entangled in a dangerous mystery.

Critical Reception

Camera Obscura received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and derivative horror elements. While some appreciated the premise, the execution generally failed to impress, leading to a lukewarm response from both reviewers and audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a familiar premise that doesn't offer many fresh scares.
  • Pacing issues and underdeveloped characters detract from the potential horror.
  • Despite an interesting concept, the execution falls short of its potential.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Camera Obscura are generally unimpressed, with many finding the horror tropes to be unoriginal and the story predictable. Some viewers enjoyed the initial mystery of the camera, but felt the film ultimately failed to deliver a satisfying or frightening experience.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Los Angeles, with some scenes filmed in the historic city of Pasadena.

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Gimly

Gimly

Maybe a PTSD tale hits too close to home for me to fully lose myself within, or maybe _Camera Obscura_ is just straight up disappointing. Personally I lean toward the latter explanation. _Final rating:★½: - Boring/disappointing. Avoid wh...