Freelance Review
In this chilling episode of The Commentary Booth, Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey dive into the Australian indie thriller Freelance, starring Nicole Pastor, Jordan Fraser-Trumble, and Steven Degenaro. The film takes us into the unsettling world of Katie, a struggling video editor who unwittingly takes on a high-paying job editing snuff films, spiralling her into a psychological nightmare.
Jamie and Corrina explore the film’s themes of desperation, morality, and survival as Katie battles the ethical dilemmas of her work. They also discuss Nicole Pastor’s haunting performance, the grounded and gritty visuals, and the authentic portrayal of freelance struggles. From the harrowing editing scenes to the intense moral conflicts, Freelance serves as a captivating exploration of the human psyche when pushed to its limits.
Highlights Breakdown:
Introduction to Freelance and Nicole Pastor’s performance
Themes of morality and the freelance hustle
Gritty realism and the psychological toll of the storyline
The haunting finale and what it says about survival
How Freelance could inspire future indie thrillers
Tune in to discover why this indie Australian film has everyone talking about the dark side of the creative industry.
