This is one of those films that really taps into those paranoid fears of authority and asking for help. I am always surprised that this film is relatively unheard of in the uk.
I really like that the main character wasn't exactly a likeable one. I think too often filmmakers try to tug on our sympathetic natures by making the victim a sweet and faultless person. Instead, whilst her stalker may have put her on a pedestal of being this person, she was, by her own admission, not a particularly nice one. Made it so much more interesting.
I only recently found out the entire thing was shot on an iphone, which is very impressive and I had no idea that the stalker was played by the same Joshua Leonard from The Blair Witch Project until after. Not only was he physically unrecognisable, he was also transformed into a totally different human being in his personality and actions. I was surprised to see Matt Damon turn up in a small cameo, but loved the subtlety of it that a lot of Hollywood superstar cameos miss.
All in all, some superb acting from the entire cast, even those in minor roles.
My only slight disappointment was that towards the ending (approximately around the time Violet was brought down to the padded cell) it got a little silly and unbelievable. It did however redeem itself with a great ending, especially the chilling final shot.
Great work everyone involved!
I really like that the main character wasn't exactly a likeable one. I think too often filmmakers try to tug on our sympathetic natures by making the victim a sweet and faultless person. Instead, whilst her stalker may have put her on a pedestal of being this person, she was, by her own admission, not a particularly nice one. Made it so much more interesting.
I only recently found out the entire thing was shot on an iphone, which is very impressive and I had no idea that the stalker was played by the same Joshua Leonard from The Blair Witch Project until after. Not only was he physically unrecognisable, he was also transformed into a totally different human being in his personality and actions. I was surprised to see Matt Damon turn up in a small cameo, but loved the subtlety of it that a lot of Hollywood superstar cameos miss.
All in all, some superb acting from the entire cast, even those in minor roles.
My only slight disappointment was that towards the ending (approximately around the time Violet was brought down to the padded cell) it got a little silly and unbelievable. It did however redeem itself with a great ending, especially the chilling final shot.
Great work everyone involved!