Cyberstalker (V) (2012)
5/10
Dedicated stalker plays the long game
2 March 2024
Simple but mildly effective thriller starring Barton as a once carefree young woman stalked by a maniac for thirteen years, struggling to adjust to society whilst her tormentor remains on the loose. Whilst the game's up prematurely, it's still fun finding out how many of those close to Barton will suffer the consequences by association.

Whilst she's perhaps better known for her off-screen exploits, Barton knows how to act and she makes it look effortless as it should; she's timid as the character would be in the circumstances, but doesn't overact the part. Lea playing the dedicated detective is reliable in support, and there's a range of would-be suspects to entice the patient viewer, although the answer isn't especially well disguised, and waiting for a red herring which never appears is disappointing.

Low budget but appropriate for a telemovie, this Canadian thriller lacks logic but achieves its aim of a few cheap thrills and is elevated by Barton's balanced performance.
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