2026·Fantasy·1h 31m
7.1
★
Conor Marsh lives a secluded life with his dog, Sandy, until one day he begins playing OBEX, a new, state-of-the-art computer game. When Sandy goes missing, the line between reality and game blurs and Conor must venture into the strange world of OBEX to bring her home.
Directed by Albert Birney
surrealism
computer game
1980s
missing dog
baltimore, maryland
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Cast
Albert Birney
Conor / Ixaroth
Dorothy the Dog
Sandy
Callie Hernandez
Mary
Frank Mosley
Victor
Tyler Davis
Knight / Nightmare Man / Ixaroth
Nicholas Gurewitch
Voice of Ixaroth (voice)
Crew
Albert Birney
Director
Albert Birney
Writer
Pete Ohs
Writer
Deakin
Original Music Composer
Albert Birney
Editor
Pete Ohs
Editor
Pete Ohs
Director of Photography
Albert Birney
Producer
James Belfer
Producer
Pete Ohs
Producer
Adam Belfer
Executive Producer
Adam Kersh
Executive Producer
Popular Reviews
48 reviews
amethyst
8.0★ · 05/28/26
if i was a director, i would also cast my dog in stuff
if i was a director, i would also cast my dog in stuff
Will LehnherrPRO
7.0★ · 05/02/26
The first half was definitely slow which I don't typically enjoy, but I found it not terribly difficult to surrender to. That was definitely aided by the score. The second half was where things really picked up. The dark, atmospheric video game world was amazing to live in. Somewhat scratched the Dark Fantasy TikTok vibe I love so much that I have yet to find in film (I do have a watchlist that allegedly fits this, but haven't gotten to them yet). My main complaint is that we had more time, fantasy and adventure with the video game world.
The first half was definitely slow which I don't typically enjoy, but I found it not terribly difficult to surrender to. That was definitely aided by the score. The second half was where things really picked up. The dark, atmospheric video game world was amazing to live in. Somewhat scratched the Dark Fantasy TikTok vibe I love so much that I have yet to find in film (I do have a watchlist that allegedly fits this, but haven't gotten to them yet). My main complaint is that we had more time, fantasy and adventure with the video game world.
Felipe Germano
8.0★ · 04/13/26
Dei uma pesquisada aqui e esse filme foi feito com US$ 5 mil! Que incrível que conseguiram botar o filme de pé com essa grana.
Tem horas que isso me tirou um pouco da história, porque o efeito era muito tosquinho? Teve. Mas, sinceramente, 15 segundos depois eu já tinha esquecido e só lembrava de novo quando vinha outra chroma-key estranho.
Dito isso::: amei, tem cachorro, tem videogame, tem praia, tem homem-bicho-entidade-satânica. Um pouco confuso as vezes, mas me diverti!
Tem horas que isso me tirou um pouco da história, porque o efeito era muito tosquinho? Teve. Mas, sinceramente, 15 segundos depois eu já tinha esquecido e só lembrava de novo quando vinha outra chroma-key estranho.
Dito isso::: amei, tem cachorro, tem videogame, tem praia, tem homem-bicho-entidade-satânica. Um pouco confuso as vezes, mas me diverti!
Dei uma pesquisada aqui e esse filme foi feito com US$ 5 mil! Que incrível que conseguiram botar o filme de pé com essa grana.
Tem horas que isso me tirou um pouco da história, porque o efeito era muito tosquinho? Teve. Mas, sinceramente, 15 segundos depois eu já tinha esquecido e só lembrava de novo quando vinha outra chroma-key estranho.
Dito isso::: amei, tem cachorro, tem videogame, tem praia, tem homem-bicho-entidade-satânica. Um pouco confuso as vezes, mas me diverti!
Tem horas que isso me tirou um pouco da história, porque o efeito era muito tosquinho? Teve. Mas, sinceramente, 15 segundos depois eu já tinha esquecido e só lembrava de novo quando vinha outra chroma-key estranho.
Dito isso::: amei, tem cachorro, tem videogame, tem praia, tem homem-bicho-entidade-satânica. Um pouco confuso as vezes, mas me diverti!
Gareth Morgan
2.0★ · 04/11/26
It had been recommended on TikTok as something unique and brilliant.
It took forever to get going and felt like a student film from the 80’s. Even when the story did start fully, it just seemed to be in no hurry.
Intentionally being vague and arty did nothing for me.
It took forever to get going and felt like a student film from the 80’s. Even when the story did start fully, it just seemed to be in no hurry.
Intentionally being vague and arty did nothing for me.
It had been recommended on TikTok as something unique and brilliant.
It took forever to get going and felt like a student film from the 80’s. Even when the story did start fully, it just seemed to be in no hurry.
Intentionally being vague and arty did nothing for me.
It took forever to get going and felt like a student film from the 80’s. Even when the story did start fully, it just seemed to be in no hurry.
Intentionally being vague and arty did nothing for me.
Jackson
6.0★ · 03/12/26
Never quite clicked with the pacing, but there is plenty to like and admire about this. Extremely interesting visually and sonically, especially everything 8bit. It’s always great to see passionate indie filmmakers make indie films – I’m definitely interested to check out what else Albert Birney has been up to. Sandy rules.
Never quite clicked with the pacing, but there is plenty to like and admire about this. Extremely interesting visually and sonically, especially everything 8bit. It’s always great to see passionate indie filmmakers make indie films – I’m definitely interested to check out what else Albert Birney has been up to. Sandy rules.