NOCLIP is a unique and intriguing film that follows friends Gavin Charles and Alex Conn as they aimlessly wander around a mall in search of “liminal spaces.” Described as a “comedic found footage horror film,” the movie is shot on an iPhone and features the two leads discussing the concept of liminal spaces as they explore stairwells, parking garages, and hallways. While not exactly funny or scary, the film is oddly compelling and charming in its exploration of the mall as an endless labyrinth.
As the friends navigate through the mall, they sometimes become stuck in spaces, experience digital static interruptions, and encounter an extended sequence in a seemingly never-ending stairwell. The film’s use of white noise adds to its hypnotic and unsettling atmosphere, creating a sense of being in a space that is both ominous and soothing.
NOCLIP seems to imitate the liminal spaces it seeks to explore, existing between genres and media without fitting neatly into any category. While it lacks a conventional narrative or clear purpose, the film’s fascination with liminal spaces and its unconventional approach make it a captivating watch. Despite not being easily definable, there is something compelling about NOCLIP that draws the audience into its dream-like and enigmatic world.
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