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Established in 2000 and based in New York City, IFC Films is a leading U.S. distributor of independent film. Its unique distribution model makes independent films available to a national audience by releasing them in theaters as well as on VOD. Partnered with OCN Distribution, IFC will release new titles on home video and revisit past favorites in brand new editions, with many making their HD physical media debuts.
Rob is a prep school kid obsessed with online porn and violent videos. When he accidentally films a drug overdose by popular girls on his camera, his obsessions become reality.
directed by: Antonio Campos
starring: Ezra Miller, Rosemarie DeWitt, Addison Timlin
2008 / 102 min / 1.78:1 / English DTS-HD MA 5.1
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Overall rating: 4.695652 / 5 from 23 reviews.
Review topics: ["picture","film","drama","release","transfer","watch","movie","tone","extras"].
"Afterschool is a quiet, unsettling drama that captures the detached, hyper-mediated world of modern adolescence. Ezra Miller gives a subtle, internal performance that perfectly fits the film’s restrained tone. It’s slow and deliberately distant, but that cold, observational style makes its moments hit even harder."
"Afterschool, directed by Antonio Campos, is a cold and unsettling look at adolescence shaped by media, isolation, and emotional detachment. The film follows a quiet prep school student who becomes an accidental witness to a tragedy, capturing it on video and then struggling to process what he has seen. Campos presents the story in a restrained, almost clinical style, using long takes and minimal dialogue to emphasize discomfort and distance, while subtly critiquing how young people consume and replicate disturbing imagery in the digital age. The Blu-ray release from IFC Films offers a clean and faithful presentation that suits the film’s intentionally stark aesthetic. The clarity of the image enhances the carefully composed framing and the sense of detachment that runs throughout the film, without softening its harsh tone. As a physical release, it helps preserve a key early work from Campos, giving viewers the chance to revisit or discover a film that quietly stands apart from more conventional coming-of-age dramas."
"Had to get this one as it had Ezra Miller and Jeremy Allen White in it. While Ezra might not be the best human I really enjoy some of his films especially We Need to Talk About Kevin so this one I had never heard of itrigued me. Pretty slow film but very well shot and loved it along with the great extras."
"I'm sure if "common folk" watch AFTEESCHOOL they will be running for their Facebook to post their concern. What I saw was a rather pedestrian snapshot of highschool (and college). . . rich girls, drugs, losers. I watched this with a "what's the big deal" vibe. Wanted to like it more but just less interesting than life was. For fans of KIDS."
"Goddamn Ezra Miller always plays the creepy psycho so well. Like the prequel to Wr Need To Talk About Kevin. Very realistic film. Great release with great sound and a beautiful transfer."
"Ezra miller makes his debut in this restrained psychological drama. He encounters two girls who are having a drug overdose and happens to capture it on film. Afterschool certainly predicted the future with kids being exposed to massive Amounts of adult and violent content online. How it can affect/desensitize them. The movie is restrained and slow paced which may be off putting. But I appreciated that choice. Realistic acting from the young leads and ignorant adults. Paints a clear picture of real life dynamics. Recommended with caution as it can be difficult to watch things unfold."
"Nice to see Antonio Campos's debut film finally get a BD release. Makes a good companion with the Simon Killer release from a few years ago."
"Woah this was a wild ride. A young Ezra miller turning in a stellar performance. I can see how this little indie inspired many big budget films to come. It’s dark material but presented in a palpable way. Highly recommend this walk on the dark side."
"An enjoyable film."
"Bought this because it sounded interesting. Was not what I expected as a film but the transfer was great, and the slipcover is very nice."
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