Review Published 9th March 2026

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Two Officers Face a Night of Terror When Routine Patrol Turns Deadly

Officer Jackson, played by Jaime M. Callica, and Officer Bryce, played by Sean Rogerson, are two local police officers and good friends working the night shift, patrolling in their car. When the pair receive a report of a disturbance, they agree to investigate as they are the closest officers.  When they arrive at a large, old home, they hear screams from inside and immediately barge through the front door before splitting up, with Jackson covering the upper level and Bryce covering the lower level of the home.  While investigating, they discover that their radios are no longer working, preventing them from communicating with each other or with headquarters for backup or support.

A Routine Call Turns Deadly as Officers Are Hunted by a House Full of Secrets and Angry Locals

However, while the pair hope this will be just another domestic dispute, they soon discover that something far larger is occurring in the house than they could ever have imagined. Making matters worse, one of the officers discharges their firearm, and an accidental shooting takes place.  Now, the pair are being chased and hunted down, not only by mysterious individuals inside the home, but also by members of the community who are displeased.  Jackson and Bryce must work together, not only to find a way to cover up their mistake in relation to the shooting, but also to somehow survive the night before they are both crucified and slaughtered.

Bodycam Delivers Found-Footage Horror Through the Eyes of Two Officers, Directed by Brandon Christensen

Bodycam is a horror film presented entirely in a found footage style, with viewers witnessing everything firsthand from the perspective of the body cameras worn by the two lead officers. Additional footage is captured from cameras inside their police vehicle.  The film was co-written and directed by Brandon Christensen, whose other horror works include Night of the Reaper, The Puppetman, and a personal favourite of mine, Superhost.

A Fresh Twist on Found-Footage Horror with a Tense, Immersive Bodycam Perspective

Let’s face it, found footage is not anything new. However, what I did find compelling, and a great idea, is the concept and viewpoint of watching events unfold through body cameras. Watching officers lurking around a dark home while holding a loaded gun on screen reminded me of popular video games such as Resident Evil, and I kept thinking I needed to be holding a game controller while watching.

A Simple Yet Effective Horror Elevated by Creepy Locations and Impressive Atmosphere

The plot is simple, yet effective as a horror film. The film’s locations, particularly the primary house, look fantastic and genuinely creepy on screen, and I give strong praise to the lighting throughout. The atmosphere is truly impressive, and those who enjoy a short runtime will be pleased in this regard as well.

Strong Concept and Plot Undermined by Predictability and Uneven Performances

While the plot and concept are strong, the film is also highly predictable, particularly in its outcomes, leaving viewers with little surprise or excitement. The same can be said for the climax. Unnecessarily, the film delivers two climaxes in an attempt to end on a high note, but neither feels satisfying or genuinely exciting.  While I liked the characters leading the film, their performances were at times questionable. Certain lines of dialogue felt wooden rather than natural, especially when the leads were distressed and facing extreme life-or-death situations.

Bodycam Offers an Engaging Found-Footage Horror Experience Despite Predictable Moments

Overall, Bodycam is not just another found footage film. It manages to incorporate a fresh idea, offering a new concept and viewpoint within the horror genre. The film’s opening and storyline feel immediate, and the runtime is short and sweet.  At various moments, I felt like I was playing a video game, especially whenever the perspective showed a police officer holding a gun and walking through a house filled with nightmares. A sequence involving a car and the large house was also particularly effective.  Putting aside all the cool ideas presented on screen, the film’s outcome is obvious, and its double climax feels unnecessary and dull. Certain lines of dialogue also come across as wooden and unnatural. Still, it is a pleasing horror film and certainly worth a look if you love all things horror in the found-footage style.

Bodycam (2025) will be Available on Shudder in Australia from March 13th!

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Peter Walkden

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