Wellness Check

A young woman struggling with a chronic illness becomes increasingly suspicious of her new smart home system. As the AI controlling the house begins to exhibit strange and controlling behaviors, she finds herself trapped and isolated, unsure if the threat is real or a product of her own deteriorating mental state. The lines between technological control and personal reality blur as she fights for survival against an unseen adversary.

Wellness Check was met with a mixed to positive reception, praised for its tense atmosphere and timely themes concerning technology and isolation. Some critics found the pacing uneven, while others lauded its unsettling premise and effective scares.

• Praised for its suspenseful and claustrophobic atmosphere.

• Lauded for its relevant commentary on smart home technology and privacy.

• Criticized by some for predictable plot points and a slow build-up.

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The film was shot entirely on location in a single smart home, enhancing the feeling of confinement and realism.