13 Cameras

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13 Cameras
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Film poster
Directed byVictor Zarcoff
Screenplay byVictor Zarcoff
Produced by Jim Cummings
Kevin McManus
Matthew McManus
Ethan Rosenberg
Tony Yacenda
Starring
CinematographyJess Dunlap
Edited byDerek Desmond
Music byPaul Koch
Production
companies
30 Bones Cinema
79th & Broadway Entertainment
Distributed by79th & Broadway Releasing
Release date
  • April 15, 2016 (2016-04-15)
Running time
87 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

13 Cameras is a 2016 American horror film written and directed by Victor Zarcoff. The film was originally titled Slumlord, before being renamed. [1]

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Synopsis

"13 Cameras" is a suspenseful horror film that tells the story of a young couple, Ryan and Claire, who move into a new home in the suburbs. Little do they know that their landlord, a creepy and voyeuristic man named Gerald, has installed 13 hidden cameras throughout the house, which he uses to watch their every move.

As time passes, Ryan and Claire's relationship begins to deteriorate, and they begin to realize that something is not quite right with their new home. They start to notice strange noises and unexplained occurrences, but they can't quite put their finger on what's happening.

Meanwhile, Gerald becomes increasingly obsessed with watching Ryan and Claire's every move, and starts to interfere in their lives in disturbing ways. Ryan and Claire soon realize that they are in serious danger, and must find a way to escape from the clutches of their voyeuristic landlord.

As the tension builds, Ryan and Claire discover the hidden cameras and confront Gerald, leading to a terrifying confrontation that ends in a shocking twist.

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Critical reception

On Rotten Tomatoes the film has a 77% approval rating from critics based on 13 reviews. [2] Dennis Harvey of Variety gave a positive review, writing that it "ratchets up a fair amount of suspense and intrigue" and declaring that it did "a good job building tension", while criticising the lack of characterisation given to the villain. [3] Justin Lowe of The Hollywood Reporter gave a mixed review, declaring that it was somewhat suspenseful, while criticising its characterisation as shallow. [1]

Sequel

A sequel titled 14 Cameras was released in 2018.

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References

  1. 1 2 Lowe, Justin (April 13, 2016). "'13 Cameras': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  2. "13 Cameras (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  3. Harvey, Dennis (November 16, 2015). "Film Review: 'Slumlord'". Variety. Retrieved November 23, 2020.