Capture Kill Release

{{Short description|2016 found footage horror film by Nick McAnulty}}

{{Infobox film

| name = Capture Kill Release

| image = Capture Kill Release Poster.jpg

| caption = Official poster

| director = {{Plainlist|

Nick McAnulty
Brian Allan Stewart

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| writer = Nick McAnulty

| producer = Nick McAnulty

| starring = {{Plainlist|

Jennifer Fraser
Farhang Ghajar

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| cinematography =

| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2016|10|19|Shriekfest|ref1=}}

| runtime = 96 minutes

| country = Canada

| language = English

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Capture Kill Release is a 2016 Canadian found footage horror feature film directed by Nick McAnulty and Brian Allan Stewart, and written by Nick McAnulty, about a couple plotting to murder a random stranger just for the thrill of it, but one of them decides not to go through with it.

The movie was named by Blumhouse Productions one of the "5 new intelligent found footage films people need to see".{{cite web |author=Matt Molgaard |date=2017-03-24 |title=A New Wave of Intelligent Found Footage: 5 Films You Need to See – |url=http://www.blumhouse.com/2017/03/24/a-new-wave-of-intelligent-found-footage-films-5-films-you-need-to-see/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170519195237/http://www.blumhouse.com/2017/03/24/a-new-wave-of-intelligent-found-footage-films-5-films-you-need-to-see/ |archive-date=2017-05-19 |access-date=2017-05-07 |website=Blumhouse.com}}

Plot

The movie follows a young couple, Jennifer and Farhang, as they document their plan to commit a premeditated murder for the thrill of it.

Jennifer, the more dominant and sadistic of the two, is obsessed with the idea of killing a random person. She meticulously prepares for the crime, purchasing tools like saws, plastic sheets, and cleaning supplies, while recording everything on a handheld camera. Farhang, initially going along with her plans out of love and curiosity, begins to have doubts as the reality of their intentions sets in.

The couple eventually selects their victim—a homeless man—and lure him into their home under the pretense of offering help. However, as they attempt to carry out the murder, Farhang's hesitation creates tension between him and Jennifer. She grows increasingly frustrated with his reluctance and lack of commitment, revealing her deeply unhinged nature.

As the film progresses, Jennifer's obsession spirals out of control. When Farhang finally tries to back out, Jennifer turns on him, seeing his weakness as a betrayal. This leads to a gruesome and shocking climax where Jennifer fully embraces her psychopathy, proving that her need for violence goes beyond a single act.

Cast

Jennifer Fraser as Jennifer
Farhang Ghajar as Farhang

Production

Around 25% of the film was shot with two other actors before the footage was scrapped and re-shot with the final leads.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5363736/trivia/?ref_=ttrel_ql_3 |title=Capture Kill Release (2016) - Trivia - IMDb |language=en-US |access-date=2025-03-10 |via=www.imdb.com}}{{Better source needed|reason=Wikipedia:Reliable sources#User-generated content|date=May 2025}}

Release

The movie premiered at the Shriekfest Horror Film Festival on October 19, 2016.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5363736/releaseinfo/?ref_=tt_ov_rdat |title=Capture Kill Release (2016) - Release info - IMDb |language=en-US |access-date=2025-03-10 |via=www.imdb.com}}{{Better source needed|reason=Wikipedia:Reliable sources#User-generated content|date=May 2025}}

Reception

=Critical response=

On Rotten Tomatoes the movie holds 4 fresh reviews.{{Cite web |title=Capture Kill Release - Movie Reviews {{!}} Rotten Tomatoes |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/capture_kill_release/reviews |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=www.rottentomatoes.com |language=en}}

Dread Central called it "the perfect anti-romance found footage horror",{{Cite web |last=McAndrews |first=Mary Beth |date=2022-02-18 |title='Capture Kill Release': The Perfect Anti-Romance Found Footage Horror |url=https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/423896/capture-kill-release-the-perfect-anti-romance-found-footage-horror/ |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=Dread Central |language=en-US}} and Certified Forgotten said that "Capture Kill Release bears a chilling ability to challenge the cores of horror cinema, forgoing a typical experience of shock value for shock value’s sake. Instead, it is about probing cinema’s visceral qualities."{{Cite web |date=2024-06-12 |title=Seeking the Real in 'Capture Kill Release' {{!}} Certified Forgotten |url=https://certifiedforgotten.com/capture-kill-release |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=certifiedforgotten.com |language=en}}

= Lists =

Blumhouse Productions: "A New Wave of Intelligent Found Footage: 5 Films You Need to See"
Dread Central: "10 Weird Found Footage Movies That Will Blow Your Mind"{{Cite web |last=Bohannon |first=Sharai |date=2024-11-04 |title=10 Weird Found Footage Movies That Will Blow Your Mind |url=https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/515122/10-weird-found-footage-films-that-will-break-you/ |access-date=2025-04-01 |website=Dread Central |language=en-US}}