Backtrack

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Backtrack

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2016

1h 30m

Mystery & Thriller

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A troubled psychologist (Adrien Brody) returns to his hometown to uncover the truth behind his strange visions.

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Adrien Brody remains a compelling presence, but those contemplating a screening of this muddled paranormal thriller are advised to Backtrack immediately.

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Luke Buckmaster

Guardian

Backtrack has a classy, downcast aesthetic that feels a bit like an old piece of furniture melted down and turned into celluloid, or a film infused with the fabric of a chesterfield.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 15, 2016

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David Stratton

The Australian

Backtrack starts promisingly but becomes wildly improbable as it proceeds.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 10, 2016

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Godfrey Cheshire

RogerEbert.com

Along with excellent work by cinematographer Stefan Duscio and composer Dale Cornelius, Petroni elicits sharp performances from his estimable cast, especially Adrien Brody.

Rated: 3/4

Feb 26, 2016

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Jason Adams

The Film Experience

Backtrack, whatever it cost, feels costly, bloated, crammed with screaming CG ghosties that pop out at the screen screaming when the director needs to goose us

Jul 2, 2021

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Allie Gemmill

CineVue

Backtrack plays as a tightly-wound drama working through themes of redemption and forgiveness. While it follows familiar genre beats, the work being done here is thoroughly engaging.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 8, 2019

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Naila Scargill

Exquisite Terror

Adrien Brody puts in a reliably earnest performance, but it's not enough to save an idea that remains in need of fleshing.

Feb 28, 2019

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Bonz T

Anything with Brody in it is worth watching. He’s truly one of the best.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/13/24

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Jared E

By far not Adrien Brody's best movie, but an intriguing one-time watch with a predictable story line and ending. It's a thriller movie attempting to be horror, good for the ladies no gore.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/02/24

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Jeffrey P

A psychological horror that lacks build and is wrought with too much vagueness early on. Ghosts? Too fast, too slow, who knows? Either way bores, and then it ends in an unexpected and shocking way that makes everything else pointless.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

08/25/24

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ARNI S

Great ghost story don't understand why so many viewers didn't see it for that. Right up there with a Steven King horror thriller with a great ending.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/15/24

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Larry L

This is a very good movie. A bit confusing at the beginning but if you stick with it it turns out to be a really great ghost story. Highly recommended

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/03/24

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inta k

interesting movie with cool storyline

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/11/24

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Synopsis

A troubled psychologist (Adrien Brody) returns to his hometown to uncover the truth behind his strange visions.

Director: Michael Petroni
Producer: Jamie Hilton, Antonia Barnard, Michael Petroni
Screenwriter: Michael Petroni
Distributor: Saban Films
Production Co: Screen NSW, Head Gear Films, Metrol Technology, Screen Australia, See Pictures
Rating: R (Language|Disturbing Images|Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 26, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 9, 2016
Runtime: 1h 30m

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