StalkHer
| StalkHer | |
|---|---|
 Original theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by |
John Jarratt Kaarin Fairfax |
| Produced by |
John Jarratt Kristijana Maric |
| Written by | Kristijana Maric |
| Starring |
John Jarratt Kaarin Fairfax |
| Music by |
Mark D'Angelo Craig Jansson |
| Cinematography | Jody Muston |
| Edited by | Mat Evans |
Release dates | 27 August 2015 |
Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
StalkHer is a 2015 Australian romantic comedy thriller film directed by John Jarratt, who also stars alongside Kaarin Fairfax.
Plot synopsis
John Jarratt stars as Jack, who is pushed past the brink of his stalking obsession over Emily (Kaarin Fairfax) when he breaks into her house to take what he wants by force. However, his plans backfire when he wakes up to find himself tied to a chair in her kitchen. For a full night, Jack and Emily engage in a twisted and thrilling courtship of the sexes that leads one to wonder which one of them will survive the night.
Cast
- John Jarratt as Jack
- Kaarin Fairfax as Emily
- Alan Finney as Mr. Schiller
- Robert Coleby as Dr. Jacob Weeks
- Charlie Jarratt as Alex
Reception
StalkHer received mixed reviews from critics and audiences, earning a 40% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Jim Schembri of 3AW gave a positive review, writing "Veteran John Jarratt co-directed this with Kaarin Fairfax, and while they let fly at each other with copious energy, their verbal conflagration could have benefitted from fewer swear words, more jokes and a tighter running time." Erin Free of film magazine Filmink called the film "a nifty little black comedy bubbling and bristling with surprises and invention."
John Noonan, also from Filmink, gave a negative review, writing "Whilst it doesn't stick its landing when the credits roll, Wolf Creek fans are perhaps going to get a kick out of seeing Jarratt failing to get the upper hand for a change." Luke Buckmaster of Guardian called it "a marathon of smut, with nothing remotely funny or thrilling about it."