Movie Review: Deleter

An online content moderator deletes a suicide video made by her co-worker. But the otherwise desensitized woman cannot escape from either her own troubled past or from a mysterious vengeful presence. 

The film follows Lyra, who works shifts at a shadowy online content moderation office where employees, known as deleters, are tasked with the process of filtering graphic uploads from reaching social media platforms. The responsibility of censorship proves bearable for Lyra, whom her co-workers, as well as her boss Simon, observe as a cold person unfazed by the disturbing imagery she sees on a daily basis. What they do not know is that Lyra hides a deep trauma. Lyra’s attempt to erase and forget her past has forced her to don an apathetic face to the horrors of the world. 

 

Intense. Well Crafted. Thrilling. A kind of film needs to be seen in cinema. A modern horror film that effectively uses found-footage in storytelling. I love how they integrate the video clips in the narrative of the film. There are many realizations and eye opening scenarios in this film. The real scary thing in the world and in this film is the real horrors in reality in the life of one person. It is a timely depiction of real horror in our world. The look, vibes, and style of horror in this film is commendable. An effective atmosphere and build up that works to scare you out of breath. The technicals are commendable from sound, cinematography, production design and editing.Nadine Lustre will definitely bag the best actress for MMFF 2022 as she gave different layers of acting and deep character study to her role. Her acting is at its best and topnotch. Louise Delos Reyes is also good and effective as victim and ghost in the film. McCoy De Leon on the other hand gave a mature role for this film and in fairness he has chemistry with Nadine and their scenes work well. Deleter will give us a thrill while watching, but it also provokes deeper, and  longer-lasting reflections. Deleter is definitely a must watch due to its quality and entertainment value. 

 

My Verdict: 5/5