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Latency
2024 94 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★4.9
Science Fiction, Thriller, Horror
Director: James Croke
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Description
When professional gamer Hana, who suffers from acute agoraphobia, receives new equipment that enhances her game, she begins to wonder if it is reading her mind – or controlling it.
Starring
Alexis Ren
Actor
Sasha Luss
Actor
Kelly B. Jones
Actor
Key opinion
Latency is a divisive chamber psychological thriller that often fails to meet audience expectations regarding its gaming-focused marketing. While the film is praised for its atmospheric visuals and confined, claustrophobic setting, many viewers find the narrative execution predictable and the horror elements underdeveloped.
| Production | The film succeeds in creating an effective, claustrophobic atmosphere through its well-designed, low-tech, and high-life aesthetic. | |
| Acting | The performances are generally viewed as competent, helping to anchor the characters within the modest, single-room setting. | |
| Screenplay | The plot suffers from predictability and a lack of narrative momentum, often leaning on genre clichés rather than a fresh take. | |
| Accessibility | The film's categorization as a gamer thriller is misleading, creating a divide between those who appreciate the slow-burn psychological drama and those who expected an action-oriented experience. | |
| Emotion | Opinions on the effectiveness of the horror are split; some find the psychological tension resonant, while others feel the scares are abstract, confusing, and rely too heavily on weak, glitchy visual tropes. |