Dashcam

A provocative and darkly comedic horror film, Dashcam follows Annie, a confrontational musician who streams her life online. When she agrees to a gig picking up a mysterious passenger in Los Angeles during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, her live-streamed adventure takes a terrifying and violent turn as she becomes entangled with a supernatural cult.

Dashcam received a polarizing reception, with critics and audiences divided. Its unique found-footage style, chaotic energy, and polarizing lead performance were points of contention, though some praised its audaciousness and originality within the horror genre.

• Praised for its raw energy and unconventional approach to the found-footage subgenre.

• Criticized for its grating protagonist and often nonsensical plot progression.

• Seen as a divisive but memorable entry in modern horror.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be an intense and chaotic experience, with many appreciating its unique, live-streamed format. However, a significant portion of viewers found the main character abrasive and the plot difficult to follow, leading to mixed feelings about its overall entertainment value.

The film utilizes a "live-streamed" aesthetic throughout, with much of the footage presented as if captured directly by the protagonist's own devices, adding to its raw and immediate feel.