A brisk, gritty thriller follows a teenager's camera into an ancient evil that wants his soul.
Suspenseful. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Paramount+ and Starz.
No surprises for an R: real scares and lots of jump scares.
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Seventeen-year-old Jesse has been hearing terrifying sounds coming from his neighbor’s apartment, but when he turns on his camera and sets out to uncover their source, he encounters an ancient evil that won’t rest until it’s claimed his very soul.
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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