Look Away
Look Away

Movie spotlight

Look Away

2021
Movie
88 min
English

Interviews from women involved in the 70's and 80's rock music industry. An examination of the people taking advantage of underage fans and calling for a "Me too" movement in the music world

Insights

IMDb4.3/10
Director: Isaac WalshGenres: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman suffering from facial disfigurement finds solace and a bizarre connection with her own reflection. As her alter ego grows bolder, the line between reality and hallucination blurs, leading to increasingly dangerous and disturbing events.

Critical Reception

Look Away received a largely negative reception from critics, who cited issues with its pacing, disjointed narrative, and underdeveloped themes. While some acknowledged the film's visual ambition and a few performances, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver a cohesive or impactful horror experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric visuals and some striking imagery.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot that struggles to maintain coherence.

  • Commented on the underutilization of its horror potential and a lack of genuine scares.

Google audience: Audience reviews were scarce, but those available indicated a mixed to negative reception, with many finding the film's narrative confusing and its attempts at psychological horror falling flat.

Fun Fact

The film was shot primarily in Budapest, Hungary, utilizing its distinctive architecture to enhance the film's unsettling atmosphere.

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