Stopmotion follows Ella Blake, a stop-motion animator battling personal demons after the loss of her overbearing mother. In her journey, she embarks on creating a film that serves as a battleground for her sanity. As Ella’s mental state begins to fracture, the characters within her project ominously come to life, leading her down a path where art and reality disturbingly intertwine, culminating in a chilling climax.
Length: 1h 33m
Genre: Horror, Suspense
This Title is: Dark, Disturbing, Visually Compelling
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Trailer
Cast
- Aisling Franciosi as Ella Blake
- Stella Gonet as Suzanne
- Tom York as Tom
- Caoilinn Springall as Little Girl
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R
Restricted for violent/disturbing content, gore, some language, sexual material, and brief drug material.
Trivia
- Director Robert Morgan’s feature-length debut.
- Received the fourth largest amount of production funding from the British Film Institute for 2022.
- Won Best Director at Fantastic Fest 2023.
Our Review
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The blend of horror and artistry in Stopmotion is both unsettling and fascinating. Director Robert Morgan crafts a visually immersive experience, with Aisling Franciosi’s performance standing out. While some may find the thematic exploration of madness overplayed, the unique incorporation of stop-motion animation adds a fresh layer to the genre. Critics appreciate the visual storytelling and effects, though opinions on the narrative’s coherence vary. Overall, it’s a compelling watch for fans of psychological horror and avant-garde cinema.
Critic Scores
Stopmotion has received a great review by the critics
