@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Conor Marsh lives a secluded life with his dog, Sandy, until one day he begins playing OBEX, a new, state-of-the-art computer game. When Sandy goes missing, the line between reality and game blurs and Conor must venture into the strange world of OBEX to bring her home.
Quick Stats
5.8
TMDB Rating
18
Votes
1h 31m
Runtime
$5K
Budget
$32K
Box Office
649%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorAlbert Birney
WriterAlbert Birney
CinematographyPete Ohs
ComposerDeakin
EditorAlbert Birney
Produced by
CartunaTrue FriendLey Line EntertainmentSalem Street EntertainmentSpartan Media Acquisitions
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Albert Birney
Conor / Ixaroth
Dorothy the Dog
Sandy
Callie Hernandez
Mary
P
Paisley Isaacs
Mom
Frank Mosley
Victor
Tyler Davis
Knight / Nightmare Man / Ixaroth
P
Paul Oh
Cicada Soldier
G
Gloria Probably
Woman in Field
N
Nate Krimmel
Man in Field
Nicholas Gurewitch
Voice of Ixaroth (voice)
