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Based on a disturbing true story, 'Compliance' follows Sandra, a fastidious manager at a fast-food restaurant, who receives a series of increasingly bizarre and demeaning instructions over the phone from a man claiming to be a police officer. As the caller manipulates her and her employees, Sandra finds herself trapped in a horrifying situation where authority and social pressure lead to an unthinkable act. The film explores the disturbing psychological dynamics of obedience and the fragility of social control.

Compliance' garnered significant attention for its unsettling premise and Ann Dowd's powerful performance. While praised for its unflinching look at obedience and authority, the film also sparked debate about its graphic nature and the audience's complicity in witnessing the events unfold. Critics largely acknowledged its disturbing effectiveness and social commentary.

• Ann Dowd delivers a standout, chilling performance as the manipulative manager.

• The film effectively explores disturbing themes of obedience and authority.

• Its confrontational and unsettling nature makes for a difficult but thought-provoking watch.

Google audience: Audiences found the film deeply disturbing and unsettling, with many praising Ann Dowd's performance. However, some viewers struggled with the graphic nature of the events and the discomfort it induced.

Ann Dowd received nominations for Best Supporting Female Role from the Independent Spirit Awards and the Gotham Independent Film Awards.

The film is based on a real-life incident that occurred at a McDonald's in Mount Washington, Kentucky, in 2004, which was part of a series of similar incidents at fast-food restaurants across the country.