An aspiring comic's relentless stalking of his idol becomes a darkly comic and cerebral satire of fame.
Satirical, with dry wit. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Plex (free).
For a PG, this one goes further: some strong language. Beyond that, nothing scary and no jump scares.
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Aspiring comic Rupert Pupkin attempts to achieve success in show business by stalking his idol, a late night talk-show host who craves his own privacy.
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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