Thirst Trap

You could really tell the Director of this film really wanted to weave a suspenseful web for you. This film was gritty, tense, suspenseful, and thoroughly enjoyable. The production design was top notch as well. You could tell the story was getting suspenseful, not just by action in front of you, but by the way the colors changed from a happy bubblegum science to terrorizing by the end. Honestly, this isn't the kind of movie I'd normally go see with no car chases or explosions, but I'm super glad I did. In fact I've seen it now more than I know a couple of times. I can see why this production has won so many awards and I can't wait until Chantal's next film to see what she brings us.

Great movie! The costuming and set design really set the tone from the start, and are used to great effect throughout. Grace Gordon as Riley Ann does an amazing job - this movie needs a strong lead, she nails it from start to finish. Great cinematography, some beautiful stand alone shots and scenes that make great use of the sets/locations. Well written story brings in some great supporting characters, and keeps the pace all the way to the climax. Refreshing to see a film made on a small budget that proves great movies can be made without blockbuster budgets and major studio bankrolling!! I really don't want to say too much and give anything away, cause you need to see this movie!!

The story follows a cam girl in Hollywood whose dreams take a dark turn because of an obsessive fan.

What really stood out to me was the look and feel of the movie. The production design was super strong, creating this really interesting and sometimes unsettling atmosphere. You can tell a lot of thought went into the visuals, and it really helps tell the story.

The lead actress, Riley Ann, is fantastic. She really carries the movie and makes you feel for her character as things get increasingly intense. It's definitely a thriller that keeps you on edge, and it explores some interesting themes about the pressures of the online world and chasing dreams in Hollywood.

It's the kind of movie that sticks with you after you've watched it. Such a well-crafted and engaging film. Definitely check it out if you're looking for something suspenseful and a bit different!"

Thirst Trap, directed by Chantal Massuh and starring Grace Gordon as the cam girl Riley Ann, is an unflinching exploration of the dark underbelly of the online sex work industry. Massuh's masterful direction blends psychological thriller elements with deep social commentary. What starts as a seemingly glamorous and empowering portrayal of digital independence quickly unravels into a gripping, heart-pounding descent into fear and danger.

Thirst Trap serves as a sobering reflection on the fragile boundary between digital life and personal safety. The film's exploration of identity, privacy, and exploitation feels disturbingly relevant in today's hyperconnected world. It forces the audience to confront the dehumanizing gaze of an exploitative society, while championing the agency of its protagonist in a world that wants to strip it away. Grace Gordon brings an incredible emotional range to her role, shifting from empowered confidence to haunting vulnerability as Riley's life spirals out of control under the threat of an obsessed stalker.

Really enjoyed this piece from start to finish; the candy-pink color palette sets the mood both for the LA Seductive Pop tone the movie starts in and the surreal, otherworldly space of terror Riley-Ann finds herself trapped in by the middle of the film. You really feel her desperation as her world starts closing in and the danger to her career and personal safety grows. She's a woman who has to exist in multiple worlds, a grim reality of the entertainment industry, or risk losing her means of sustainability, and the actress encapsulates this perfectly as she tone-shifts between on- and off-camera personas. I felt chills as her stalker gets closer and closer while staying just outside of her and the viewer's perception. Thirst Trap stands as a dark reminder of the dangers women face in a world that objectifies them and makes their existence a commodity.