Stopmotion is a horror film that delves into the relationship between creator and creature, where roles overlap and cancel each other out. The narrative unfolds through three interconnected layers: the established and authoritarian animator, her apprentice daughter (and protagonist), and the work itself. This relational triangle becomes a metaphor for a creative process fueled by obsession, which ultimately transforms into a cage — a vision reinforced by the film’s claustrophobic direction.
The protagonist is both creator and creature. On one…
