Stalker (2012 film)

Stalker is a 2012 American independent thriller film directed by Timur Bekmambetov and produced by Bazalevsky Film Company. The film is a found-footage style horror, following the experiences of a group of college students who are stalked by a mysterious figure while on vacation.

The plot centers around Chris (Brady Corbet), who convinces his friends to take a trip to Europe. Unbeknownst to them, someone is watching their every move, documenting their journey with hidden cameras. As the trip progresses, the group begins to notice strange occurrences, leading them to believe they are being followed. The stalker's presence becomes increasingly menacing, escalating to acts of violence, and pushing the friends to paranoia and desperation as they try to uncover the identity of their tormentor and escape.

The film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its suspenseful atmosphere and use of found-footage, while others criticized its pacing and perceived lack of originality within the found-footage horror genre. The cast includes Brady Corbet, Amber Heard, Shiloh Fernandez, and Gillian Jacobs.