Stopmotion – Movie Review
Director: Robert Morgan
Writer: Robin King, Robert Morgan (Screenplay)
Cast
- Aisling Franciosi (The Nightingale)
- Stella Gonet (Spencer)
- Tom York (Poldark)
- Therica Wilson-Read (The Witcher)
- Bridgetta Roy (Whitstable Pearl)
- Caoilinn Springall (The Midnight Sky)
Plot: A stop-motion animator struggles to control her demons after the loss of her overbearing mother.
Runtime: 1 Hour 33 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Stopmotion starts when stop-motion animator Ella (Franciosi) struggles with her latest project. She is used to her overbearing mother Suzanne (Gonet) demanding perfection, but after she becomes ill, she must work alone. Ella dives into the latest project and a little girl (Springall) guides her.
The two start a project which sends Ella down a darker path. She struggles to balance work and reality, with her nightmare creations haunting her dreams. However, her latest story is the darkest she has ever created and has the darkest motivations.
Verdict on Stopmotion
Stopmotion is a horror thriller following a young woman dealing with immense stress after her mother becomes ill. She ends up getting consumed by her work, which ends up taking over her life. Can she regain control of her reality before it is too late?
This movie starts in an unsettling manner by exploring the horror creations and Ella’s struggle to deal with grief. However, once it unleashes a darker side, it goes through the disturbing stage. It can feel like we might have reached a limited, but it never stops. This creates an excellent horror, that dives into our mind and reality. It sticks with you, and you will remember the gory details involved. Aisling Franciosi is fantastic in the leading role continuing her rise as an outstanding performer. The arts team deserve extra praise, as the stop motion animation is stand-out and adds an even more unsettling side to everything we see. This feels like an excellent companion piece with Censor, as it shows someone struggling with art and reality.
Where to Watch
Stopmotion arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital on 1st July 2024.
Final Thoughts – Stopmotion is an excellent, unsettling and disturbing journey.
