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A troubled psychologist (Adrien Brody) returns to his hometown to uncover the truth behind his strange visions.
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Critics Consensus

Adrien Brody remains a compelling presence, but those contemplating a screening of this muddled paranormal thriller are advised to Backtrack immediately.

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Luke Buckmaster Guardian 06/15/2016
3/5
Backtrack has a classy, downcast aesthetic that feels a bit like an old piece of furniture melted down and turned into celluloid, or a film infused with the fabric of a chesterfield. Go to Full Review David Stratton The Australian 06/10/2016
2/5
Backtrack starts promisingly but becomes wildly improbable as it proceeds. Go to Full Review Godfrey Cheshire RogerEbert.com 02/26/2016
3/4
Along with excellent work by cinematographer Stefan Duscio and composer Dale Cornelius, Petroni elicits sharp performances from his estimable cast, especially Adrien Brody. Go to Full Review Jason Adams The Film Experience 07/02/2021
Backtrack, whatever it cost, feels costly, bloated, crammed with screaming CG ghosties that pop out at the screen screaming when the director needs to goose us Go to Full Review Allie Gemmill CineVue 04/08/2019
3/5
Backtrack plays as a tightly-wound drama working through themes of redemption and forgiveness. While it follows familiar genre beats, the work being done here is thoroughly engaging. Go to Full Review Naila Scargill Exquisite Terror 02/28/2019
Adrien Brody puts in a reliably earnest performance, but it's not enough to save an idea that remains in need of fleshing. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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bob C @RT46426964 Jul 29 Obscure and slow. Bailed early See more Krzysztof K @Krzysztof Dec 14 Zdecydowanie warty obejrzania thriller z dobrze napisanym scenariuszem, w niektórych momentach akcja bywa nierealna, lecz pomimo tego jest to bardzo dobry film. See more Stephen G. @patient1 Oct 27 I can't imagine what our main character is dealing with, but I'm unsure if what we're seeing is a halucination or something entirely different. Oh, what a beautiful mind-bending tale they've woven here, and it's getting quite interesting now as pieces are falling into some type of pattern. Not so much a horror film as much as a thriller, but his visions keep it in the realm. See more Bonz T @RT27804996 10/13/2024 Anything with Brody in it is worth watching. He’s truly one of the best. See more Jared E @RottenLatinos88 10/02/2024 By far not Adrien Brody's best movie, but an intriguing one-time watch with a predictable story line and ending. It's a thriller movie attempting to be horror, good for the ladies no gore. See more Jeffrey P @vanillavoodoo1 08/25/2024 A psychological horror that lacks build and is wrought with too much vagueness early on. Ghosts? Too fast, too slow, who knows? Either way bores, and then it ends in an unexpected and shocking way that makes everything else pointless. See more Read all reviews
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Michael Petroni

Director

Adrien Brody

Peter Bower

Sam Neill

Duncan Stewart

Robin McLeavy

Barbara Henning

Bruce Spence

Felix

Jenni Baird

Carol Bower

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Movie Info

Synopsis A troubled psychologist (Adrien Brody) returns to his hometown to uncover the truth behind his strange visions.
Director
Michael Petroni
Producer
Jamie Hilton, Antonia Barnard, Michael Petroni
Screenwriter
Michael Petroni
Distributor
Saban Films
Production Co
Screen NSW, Head Gear Films, Metrol Technology, Screen Australia, See Pictures
Rating
R (Language|Disturbing Images|Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 26, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 9, 2016
Runtime
1h 30m
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