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Stopmotion

Bring your nightmares to life.

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Ella Blake, a stop-motion animator struggling to control her demons after the loss of her overbearing mother, embarks upon the creation of a film that becomes the battleground for her sanity. As Ella’s mind starts to fracture, the characters in her project take on a life of their own.

Why watch Stopmotion

A strong, reliable pick for tonight. Delivers exactly what you'd expect from the genre with solid execution. Pour a drink, dim the lights, and let the opening scene pull you in — this one earns your evening. Expect the kind of story that lingers after the credits roll, the kind you'll want to text a friend about before bed.

— The What2Watch desk · US

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The story

Ella Blake, a stop-motion animator struggling to control her demons after the loss of her overbearing mother, embarks upon the creation of a film that becomes the battleground for her sanity. As Ella’s mind starts to fracture, the characters in her project take on a life of their own.

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Reviews & ratings

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Manuel São Bento8.0Feb 21, 2024
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/stopmotion-review-a-character-study-you-will-hardly-forget/ "Stopmotion stands out as an unforgettable, challenging film, intertwining the art of stop-motion animation with the depth of psychological horror in a narrative as complex as it is disturbing. Although its dense story and unconventional approach are elements distant from the tastes of the general audience…Show more
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Chandler Danier5.0Jul 24, 2024

Quite the love story to animation and embracing our inner child. Gore and disturbing footage where it needs to be but I didn't really care about the actors 1/2 way through and I failed to care about the animation 3/4 of the way through. It'll do its job. For me it was the staples.

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patient17.0Sep 25, 2025
Stopmotion Horror... Love me some Stopmotion film.This one looks to be quite interesting if not terrifying once all is said and done. Looks as if our artist can be a bit closed with her project, but shows a willingness to seek pharmacology to enhance her imagination. Her creature creation is coming along nicely with a little outside persuasion. She seems to be more willing to accept input. Finally, the mind is fr…Show more