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Gazer (2024)

Gazer poster
Directed by
Ryan J. Sloan
Genre
neo-noir, thriller film, mystery film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 54m
Rated
R
Rating
6.1 of 10 from 12 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A young mother with a condition that distorts her perception of time relies on cassette tapes to navigate her days. She accepts a dangerous job from a mysterious woman to provide for her family, but the situation spirals into unforeseen trouble.

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What happens

Gazer is a 2024 American psychological mystery thriller film directed, written, produced, and edited by Ryan J. Sloan, in his feature directorial debut. The film's story follows Frankie Rhodes, a young mother with dyschronometria who struggles to perceive time. Using cassette tapes for guidance, she takes a risky job from a mysterious woman to support her family, unaware of the dark consequences that await. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 22, 2024, and was released in the United States on April 4, 2025. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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