Freelance

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Freelance

2024

1h 50m

Mystery & Thriller

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Katie, a freelance video editor in desperate need of work, receives a high-paying offer to edit a cryptic and bizarre video from an anonymous employer. Strapped for cash and facing eviction, Katie eagerly accepts the gig. The video depicts people being tortured and even killed on camera -- surely just elaborately staged fiction. But when the first job leads to even more lucrative work, and more disturbingly realistic snuff films, Katie's life begins to crumble. Strange figures in her apartment, horrific nightmares keeping her awake, and a mysterious illness plaguing her cat. It's only when Katie decides to finally quit the job that she learns just how cruel her anonymous employer really is, and to what bloody lengths she herself will go to get out of her contract.

Jasneet Singh

Collider

Hopefully, Freelance becomes more than a hidden gem in Australian indie horror, especially as it ultimately engages with the idea of snuff films in a way you wouldn't expect.

Rated: 7/10

Jan 30, 2025

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David Griffiths

Subculture Entertainment

A very well written crime thriller that holds suspense from start to finish. An amazing performance from Nicole Pastor that promises a big future for her.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 29, 2025

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Peter Gray

The AU Review

with [Nicole] Pastor’s commitment and the film adhering to a nasty mentality, Freelance ultimately proves to be another shining example of homegrown genre work.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 28, 2025

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Bobby LePire

Film Threat

On its own, minus the opening credits, the movie’s an intense thriller about the depraved things money makes everyone do.

Rated: 9/10

Dec 5, 2024

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Cain Noble-Davies

FILMINK (Australia)

... unrelenting unease, creating an atmosphere that is equal parts the inside-out rawness of Cam and the surreal creative dissociation of Berberian Sound Studio.

Rated: 17/20

Oct 23, 2024

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Jim Schembri

jimschembri.com

Above-par, slow-burn psychological thriller serves up an increasingly taut cautionary tale about the invasive, insidious, persuasive nature of anonymous online culture...the measured pace delivers moments of horror and of menacing quiet in equal measure.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 13, 2024

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Katie R

A very well written and directed film that kept me on the edge of my seat. Nicole Pastor executes her character as Katie beautifully. I highly recommend this Australian Film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/01/25

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Adam Z

Successfully achieving an edge of the seat experience that leaves the audience stunned into silence. Nicole Pastor’s performance draws you in and captures you in the trauma her character faces. Well done another Aussie gem.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/25

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John Balazs

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Nicole Pastor

Katie

Jordan Fraser-Trumble

Kevin

Stephen Degenaro

Guy

Jasper Bagg

Tommy

Hannah Brook

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Katie, a freelance video editor in desperate need of work, receives a high-paying offer to edit a cryptic and bizarre video from an anonymous employer. Strapped for cash and facing eviction, Katie eagerly accepts the gig. The video depicts people being tortured and even killed on camera -- surely just elaborately staged fiction. But when the first job leads to even more lucrative work, and more disturbingly realistic snuff films, Katie's life begins to crumble. Strange figures in her apartment, horrific nightmares keeping her awake, and a mysterious illness plaguing her cat. It's only when Katie decides to finally quit the job that she learns just how cruel her anonymous employer really is, and to what bloody lengths she herself will go to get out of her contract.

Director: John Balazs
Producer: Marlane Ghmed, Vikki Blinks, John Balazs
Screenwriter: Mike Gerbino
Distributor: Gravitas Ventures
Production Co: Prima Lux Films, La Rosa Productions
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 28, 2025
Runtime: 1h 50m

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