Apart (2021 film)

Apart is a 2021 science fiction psychological thriller film directed by Chad Faust. The film stars Joey Lauren Adams, Olesya Rulin, and Bailey Chase.

The story revolves around Emily (Olesya Rulin), who suffers from severe anxiety and agoraphobia. She believes her neighbor, John (Bailey Chase), is an alien. Emily begins to receive cryptic messages from a mysterious source, leading her to question her sanity and her perception of reality. Her therapist, Dr. Blair (Joey Lauren Adams), attempts to help Emily cope with her mental health issues while the mystery surrounding John deepens.

Apart explores themes of mental illness, isolation, paranoia, and the blurred lines between reality and delusion. The narrative structure utilizes flashbacks and fragmented perspectives to create a sense of disorientation and uncertainty, mirroring Emily's mental state.

The film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its atmospheric tension and performances, particularly Rulin's portrayal of a woman struggling with mental illness. Other critics found the plot convoluted and the ending unsatisfying.