Watch To Jennifer
- 2013
- 1 hr 14 min
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4.5 (796)
To Jennifer is a found-footage horror film from 2013 directed by James Cullen Bressack. The film follows Joey (Chuck Pappas), who decides to take a road trip with his girlfriend Jennifer (Jessica Cameron) to visit his friend Steve (James Cullen Bressack) in Los Angeles. At the beginning of the film, Joey tells the audience that he suspects Jennifer is cheating on him and plans to confront her during the trip, using a hidden camera to capture the interaction for evidence.
As the road trip progresses, the tension between Joey and Jennifer grows, with Steve exacerbating the situation by making inappropriate comments and advances towards Jennifer. However, things take a dark turn when Joey’s plan to catch Jennifer in the act goes awry and the trio becomes embroiled in a surreal and terrifying situation that unfolds both on and off camera.
One of the standout features of To Jennifer is the way the film utilizes the found-footage format to create a heightened sense of terror and paranoia. The film plays on the inherent voyeuristic nature of the genre, using Joey’s hidden camera footage to put the audience in Joey's shoes as he tries to uncover the truth about Jennifer's infidelity. This approach is particularly effective during the film's more suspenseful moments, as the audience is left on edge wondering whether or not Joey's suspicions are unfounded or if something truly sinister is afoot.
In addition to its use of found-footage, To Jennifer also employs a number of other horror movie cliches to great effect. From the creepy location the group finds themselves in, to the shocking and violent encounters they face, the film is clearly influenced by classic horror films in its execution. Moreover, through Joey's perspective, it also delves into the darker side of human relationships, exploring the themes of jealousy, betrayal, and revenge in a truly chilling way.
While the acting in To Jennifer is somewhat uneven at times, particularly in the case of James Cullen Bressack's character Steve, Jessica Cameron delivers a standout performance as Jennifer. Her portrayal of a woman caught between two men, both of whom have their own issues and insecurities, is both nuanced and believable. Similarly, Chuck Pappas manages to capture the chaotic and conflicted emotions of his character Joey, particularly as the film's events begin to spiral out of control.
Overall, To Jennifer is a tense and unnerving horror film that makes the most of its found-footage premise. While it may not reinvent the wheel when it comes to the genre, it manages to create an engaging and suspenseful narrative that will keep viewers on the edge of their seat until the very end.
To Jennifer is a 2013 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 14 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.5.