He’s watching your every move.|Jan. 28, 2022|United States|81 Min.|n/A
Genre: Horror;Thriller
Description: A college freshman becomes fixated on the previous owner of his school-issued laptop. Upon moving into his dorm, Brian stumbles upon a thumb drive containing files of a webcam model interacting with clients. The final session appears to end in a possible murder, sparking Brian’s obsession with uncovering the truth. His investigation grows complicated when he develops feelings for his roommate.
As Brian delves deeper, he discovers that the thumb drive belonged to a former dorm resident and webcam model. Shocked by the unsettling content, particularly the potential murder, Brian becomes consumed by the mystery. His pursuit intensifies, but his growing affection for his already-taken roommate adds layers of complexity. The story takes a darker turn as the disappearance of the webcam model evolves into a dangerous voyeuristic game, with Brian and his roommate’s lives manipulated and blackmailed.
Critics note that while the mystery lacks fairness and fails to fully engage, the film ventures into bold, unconventional territory. Despite uneven acting and an overall unpleasant tone, *Exploited* attempts to tackle themes most mainstream films avoid. A last-minute twist adds intrigue, making it a polarizing yet thought-provoking thriller. The film explores real-world fears like privacy and the darker side of camming, offering a subtext-rich narrative that may not appeal to everyone but remains compelling for those open to its challenging material.
Directed by Jon Abrahams and written by Carl Moellenberg and Anthony DelNegro, *Exploited* is a 2022 American thriller that examines obsession, voyeurism, and the consequences of digital intrusion.
Cast director: Jon Abrahams
Cast actor: Jordan Ver Hoeve, Andrew Matthew Welch, Makenzie Vega, Hannah Rose May, William Peltz, Spencer List, Sierra McCormick, Colin Bates, Lisa Thornhill, Leah Pipes
Original name: Exploited