Look (2009 film)

Look is a 2009 American found footage drama film directed by Adam Rifkin. It presents a series of interconnected vignettes told entirely through security camera footage, webcams, cell phone cameras, and other surveillance devices. The film explores themes of voyeurism, privacy, and the pervasive nature of surveillance in contemporary society.

The film follows multiple storylines, weaving them together through the shared perspective of the cameras. Characters are unaware of being constantly watched, allowing the audience to witness private moments and illicit activities. These storylines include a mall security guard obsessed with watching women, a group of teenagers engaging in criminal behavior, a troubled young woman dealing with trauma, and a detective investigating a series of crimes.

Look is noted for its innovative use of found footage techniques outside the horror genre. Rather than employing jump scares or traditional narrative structure, it uses the constant surveillance as a means of social commentary. The film's realism is emphasized by the lack of traditional cinematic techniques, such as music and professional lighting, further blurring the line between fiction and reality.