Angst

A small-town detective is haunted by a past case involving a missing child. As he delves deeper into a new, eerily similar disappearance, he finds himself questioning his sanity and the reality of the events unfolding around him. The investigation blurs the lines between memory, delusion, and the chilling possibility that the past is not only repeating itself but is actively trying to consume him.

Angst received a mixed to positive reception, with many critics praising its atmospheric tension and strong lead performance, while some found the plot convoluted. Audiences were generally polarized, with some appreciating its psychological depth and others finding it overly bleak.

• Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and a compelling central mystery.

• Critiqued for occasionally confusing narrative structure and pacing issues.

• The lead actor's performance was widely lauded for its intensity.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and its thought-provoking exploration of psychological themes. However, some viewers expressed frustration with the ambiguous ending and the film's overall dark tone, finding it emotionally taxing.

Nominated for Best Feature Film at the 2021 Austin Film Festival. Won Best Actor for Thomas K. Sullivan at the 2021 Vancouver International Film Festival.

Director Thomas K. Sullivan, who also stars in the film, drew inspiration for the plot from a recurring nightmare he experienced as a child.