Anamorph

A psychological thriller based on the concept of anamorphosis, a painting technique that manipulates the laws of perspective to create two competing images on a single canvas.

Cast

Willem Dafoe

as Stan Aubray

Scott Speedman

as Carl Uffner

Peter Stormare

as Blair Collet

Clea DuVall

as Sandy Strickland

James Rebhorn

as Chief Lewellyn Brainard

Amy Carlson

as Alexandra Fredericks

Yul Vazquez

as Jorge Ruiz

Don Harvey

as Michael C.

Samantha MacIvor

as Crystal

Debbie Harry

as Neighbor

Reviews

JPV852

I like dark crime-thrillers and Willem Dafoe but this one just didn't really work. The direction was basic and Dafoe was fine but not a performance that stood out to go along with a lackluster supporting cast. Forgettable. **2.5/5**...

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