Flicker
Flicker

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Flicker

2020
Movie
20 min
English

‘Flicker’ is a portrait of Danny (Peter Newington), a typical twenty-something Dubliner, who gets assaulted one night in a city centre nightclub. Escaping the incident with only minor injuries, Danny throws himself back into his old routine: early-morning classes, five-a-side football, late nights on the sesh with the lads. Pretty soon, however, Danny begins to realise that the assault has affected him in more ways than one.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Multiple Directors (Anthology)Genres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

Flicker is an anthology horror film that explores the unsettling connection between technology and the supernatural. Each segment delves into a different story where ordinary electronic devices become conduits for terror, manifesting as glitches, spectral images, or malevolent forces. The film weaves together tales of haunted televisions, possessed smartphones, and corrupted digital memories, creating a chilling commentary on our increasing reliance on the digital world.

Critical Reception

Flicker received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its inventive scares and thematic relevance in the digital age. While some found the anthology format to be uneven, the individual segments were frequently lauded for their creativity and ability to generate genuine dread. Audience reactions were generally favorable, appreciating the film's modern take on classic horror tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its timely exploration of technology-driven horror.

  • Individual segments are often lauded for their creativity and effective scares.

  • Some viewers noted an inconsistency in quality across the different stories.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated Flicker's fresh approach to horror, finding the stories inventive and often frightening. Many enjoyed the film's commentary on modern life and the anxieties surrounding technology. Some reviews mentioned that while not every segment hit the mark, the overall experience was engaging and memorable.

Fun Fact

The film's anthology structure allowed for a diverse range of directorial styles, with each segment helmed by a different up-and-coming filmmaker, contributing to its unique visual and thematic blend.

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