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| Stalker | |
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| Directed by | Steve Johnson |
| Written by | Chris Watt |
| Produced by | Stuart Brennan |
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| Cinematography | Simon Stolland |
| Edited by | Mark Paul Wake |
| Music by | George Hinson |
Production company | Stronnghold |
| Distributed by | Kaleidoscope Gravitas Ventures |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Stalker is a 2022 British horror thriller film directed by Steve Johnson, starring Stuart Brennan and Sophie Skelton.
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The film premiered at FrightFest on 28 August 2022. [1] It was released to DVD and digital on 10 October. [2] The film was released in theatres on 31 March 2023. [3]
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 80% based on 10 reviews. [4]
Crockett Houghton of Film Inquiry praised the script and the performances of Brennan and Skelton. [3]
Film critic Kim Newman wrote that the film "does well to keep the interest up in a necessarily static situation, with both leads grandstanding when necessary – then underplaying to take the edge off the melodrama." [5]
Martin Unsworth of Starburst rated the film 3 stars out of 5 and wrote that Johnson "ramps the tension, creating a claustrophobic atmosphere that builds to a dramatic conclusion." Walker also praised the performances Brennan and Skelton, writing that they are "believable in their roles." [2]
Cath Clarke of The Guardian rated the film 2 stars out of 5 and criticised the lack of claustrophobia and the final twist, which felt "like a disturbingly misogynist move." [6]