Latency 2024
"Latency" is a 2024 film that offers a unique blend of action, horror, and thriller genres, captivating audiences with its sophisticated concept and execution. The movie centers around Hana, a professional gamer suffering from acute agoraphobia, who is presented with an opportunity to trial advanced gaming equipment that uses AI to interpret the electrical activity of her brain. As Hana and her best friend Jen experiment with this new technology, the line between reality and Hana's subconscious quickly blurs, leading to a thought-provoking exploration of whether the device is aiding her or serving a more sinister force.
The film takes viewers on a journey that entertains and challenges in equal measure, with a sophisticated concept and execution that defies easy genre categorization. "Latency" has been noted for its moody and atmospheric style, with a focus on the use of music and visual details. The movie's limited release in 2024 garnered attention, and despite mixed critical reviews, it achieved significant viewership, earning the #1 spot for English language films around the world on Netflix.
Starring Sasha Luss as Hana and Alexis Ren as Jen, "Latency" features a bold casting choice of two well-known models, adding a unique dimension to the film. The decision to cast models in these roles has been noted as bold, and the film's attempt to achieve a lot within budget and location restraints has been recognized as admirable.
