I Came By

I Came By is a 2022 British neo-noir action thriller film directed by Babak Anvari. The film stars George MacKay, Percelle Ascott, Kelly Macdonald, and Hugh Bonneville.

The narrative revolves around Toby (MacKay) and Jay (Ascott), two graffiti artists who target the homes of the wealthy and elite, leaving behind the tag "I Came By" as a form of anti-establishment protest. Their activities lead them to the home of Sir Hector Blake (Bonneville), a retired High Court judge. When Jay decides to back out due to the impending birth of his child, Toby continues alone, uncovering a dark secret within Blake's basement.

The film explores themes of class inequality, privilege, social injustice, and the dangers of unchecked power. It uses suspense and thriller elements to critique societal structures and the complacency of the upper class. The title "I Came By" refers both to the graffiti tag and the unwanted intrusion into the lives of the wealthy by those seeking to expose their hidden truths. The film received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its performances and suspenseful atmosphere but criticism for its pacing and plot contrivances.