Stalker (2003)

"Stalker" is a filmic prequel to a life that everyone fears; an existence where you are always being watched. The story is about a stalker; the focus is on Karen, a single mother running ... See full summary »

Director:

Vinit Borrison

Writer:

Vinit Borrison

Stars:

Jean Bradley, Anton Brejak, John Henley

Cast

Credited cast:
Jean Bradley	...	Grandma McCann
Anton Brejak	...	Dennis McCann
John Henley	...	Grandpa McCann
Sandy Kellerman	...	Karen McCann
Amer Mushahbash	...	Dominic
Jason Spevack	...	Josh McCann

Storyline

"Stalker" is a filmic prequel to a life that everyone fears; an existence where you are always being watched. The story is about a stalker; the focus is on Karen, a single mother running away from everything she loves to protect what she loves most. The film opens with Karen quickly packing her bags. She drags her son Josh out of the house and along with her; he is hesitant and doesn't want to leave. Karen ends up at her parent's house where we realize she is running away from her hometown and is terribly afraid. She leaves Josh and some belongings with her parents and runs out of the house in tears. The audience soon learns there is someone stalking Karen. Wherever Karen goes Dominic follows, she tries to lead her normal life but can't because she is constantly looking over her shoulder. Throughout the film a "voice of god" narrative explains things one should not do if being stalked. This only adds to the tension as we watch Karen continually doing the "wrong" thing which makes it ...

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Genres:

Thriller

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 November 2003 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Great short film!

This movie is definitely an excellent short film. Normally, short films have some sort of cheesy plot with the cheesy ending to go with it, but not Stalker.

The film basically describes the fear that we all have for ourselves and our families, the fact that somebody out there can be watching everything that we do. The ending is a very interesting twist to the story and throws the audience off guard. Well done acting, excellent camera work for a fresh Sheridan graduate's first flick. Stalker has been appreciated not only by many reviewers but was also aired at many events including the New York Film Festival and won several awards at Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. I would not only recommend this film for people interested in short films but also as a demonstration aid for fresh graduates or people learning media studies to see the excellent work done on the film. Two thumbs up!