Spree (2020) is a jagged, neon-soaked descent into the desperate vacuum of social media clout, playing like a "Taxi Driver" for the TikTok generation. Directed by Eugene Kotlyarenko, the film thrives on a manic, high-wire performance by Joe Keery, who successfully sheds his "Stranger Things" charm to play Kurt Kunkle—a man so devoid of identity that he is willing to murder for a follower count. The Premise: Murder for Engagement
Spree is a cautionary tale that suggests the only thing more dangerous than a killer is a killer who needs you to "hit the bell and subscribe." Spree ComГ©dia, Thriller 2020 1h 33m 5.9
Kotlyarenko captures the film almost entirely through the "small screens" that dominate our lives: iPhones, GoPros, dashcams, and the chaotic, scrolling side-bars of Instagram Live feeds. This "screen-life" aesthetic is more than a gimmick; it creates a claustrophobic sense of voyeurism. We aren't just watching a movie; we are watching a stream, complete with real-time comments from trolls, fans, and skeptics that highlight the internet's desensitization to real-world horror. Joe Keery’s Performance Spree (2020) is a jagged, neon-soaked descent into