Freelance (2024) Movie Review

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Freelance – Movie Review

First Reaction – Freelance is a disturbing spiral into madness.

Where to Watch

In 2024, the film “Freelance” was chosen as an official selection for the Monster Fest event. It’s now available for streaming on platforms like Prime Video, Apple TV, and others. In Australia, it’s distributed by Radioactive Pictures, while Gravitas Ventures handles distribution in North America.

Director: John Balazs

Writer: Mike Gerbino (Screenplay)

Cast

  • Nicole Pastor (The Cost)
  • Jordan Fraser-Trumble (West of Sunshine)
  • Stephen Degenaro
  • Jasper Bagg (Sleeping Dogs)
  • Hannah Brooke

Storyline: A struggling video editor, finding herself in dire straits, accepts a lucrative and enigmatic task to edit gruesome snuff films. However, she starts experiencing chilling apparitions of the individuals featured within her edited content.

Runtime: 1 Hour 50 Minutes 

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Narrative: The tale unfolds as freelance video editor Katie (Pastor), grappling with financial hardships and the threat of eviction, finds herself in dire straits. A recent assignment fails to meet its agreed payment, and her work history within the industry has left her with a negative reputation. Yet, hope arrives unexpectedly via an unidentified email, promising a substantial reward.

Katie hesitates to accept the job, where she’s tasked with editing violent movies. She doubts their authenticity, but as time passes, her world becomes challenging, and her disturbing dreams start dominating her existence.

Verdict on Freelance

Recap

The film chronicles a cash-strapped video editor, who despite initial reservations, accepts a lucrative offer. She’s troubled by the content but understands it’s necessary to keep afloat financially. Yet, the position begins to blur her perception of reality, leaving her questioning what is genuine or fabricated.

Best Parts

The film skillfully portrays the gradual slide into madness and ambiguity. Nicole Pastor delivers a compelling performance reminiscent of Niamh Algar’s in Prano Bailey-Bond’s Censor, illustrating the hardships faced by freelancers and potential thoughts they may harbor. It keeps viewers engaged with its intriguing mystery that compels you to stay till the final moments.

Worst Parts

For certain viewers, it could be overstepping boundaries due to its intense depiction of violence, which may prove challenging or uncomfortable to observe.

Final Thoughts –Freelance is a disturbing, uncomfortable descent into madness.

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2025-05-21 18:37