Pet

A lonely, isolated man becomes infatuated with a vibrant waitress, hiring a private security camera to watch her. When she rejects his advances, he kidnaps her and locks her in a cage in his animalistic-themed basement. However, his obsession takes a dark turn when he discovers she is far more dangerous than he ever imagined.

Pet is a disturbing psychological thriller that garnered mixed to positive reviews, praised for its unique premise and effective performances, particularly from Ksenia Solo. Some critics found its dark themes and violence challenging, while others appreciated its boldness and unexpected twists.

• Praised for its twisted premise and surprising character dynamics.

• Ksenia Solo's performance as the captive is a standout.

• Some found the film's bleakness and genre-bending narrative to be its weakest points.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate appreciation for the film's suspenseful nature and the unexpected turns in the narrative, though some found the subject matter intensely dark and unsettling.

Director Carles Torrens has mentioned that the character of the protagonist, Seth, was inspired by the idea of someone who creates their own reality to cope with loneliness, a theme he explored in his earlier short film 'R Sequence'.