Bodycam (film)
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 Promotional release poster | |
| Directed by | Brandon Christensen |
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| Produced by | Superchill |
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| Distributed by | Shudder |
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Running time | 75 minutes |
| Country | Canada[1] |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $124,154[1] |
Bodycam is a 2025 found footage supernatural horror film directed by Brandon Christensen, starring Jaime M. Callica, Sean Rogerson, and Catherine Lough Haggquist. The film is presented from the POV of police body cameras.
Premise
Police officers Jackson and Bryce are called to a rundown house over a domestic disturbance, leading them into frightening discoveries.[2]
Cast
- Jaime M. Callica as Officer Jackson
- Sean Rogerson as Officer Bryce
- Catherine Lough Haggquist as Ally Jackson
- Angel Prater as Esposito
- Keegan Connor Tracy as The Mother
- Chris Casson as The Father
- Elizabeth Longshaw as Michelle
- Colette Nwachi as Neisha Jackson
Release
Bodycam was released in the United States on August 7, 2025 as part of the Popcorn Frights Festival.[3]
It was released in Brazilian cinemas under the title "POV: Presença Oculta" on March 12, 2026.
Critical reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 88% of 32 critics' reviews are positive. The website's consensus reads: "With smart, low budget ingenuity and visceral atmosphere, Bodycam delivers a brisk and often gripping found footage experience."[4]
Kristy Puchko of Mashable gave the film a positive review, calling it a "gnarly romp" and "a wickedly smart horror film."[2] Catherine Bray of The Guardian gave the film 3 stars out of 5, praising its "energy" and "spookiness."[5] Simon Abrams, writing for RogerEbert.com, gave the film 2.5 stars out of 4, commenting that "while this gross and dynamic haunted chase movie coasts on a blast of carnival ride energy, it also crashes head-long into a goofy anticlimax."[6]
References
- 1 2 "Bodycam". The Numbers. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- 1 2 "'Bodycam' review: Police versus the paranormal is a great 'Blair Witch'-like ride-along". Mashable. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- ↑ "World Premiere: Bodycam". Popcorn Frights. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Bodycam". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Bodycam review – low-budget chiller oozes with supernatural menace". The Guardian. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Bodycam". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved May 22, 2026.