Alexandra's Project (2003 Australia)

On his birthday, Father/husband (Gary Sweet) comes home after work to discover an empty house with a video tape titled "Play Me". What the video tape contains will shock and disturb a lot of viewers.

                Much like other Australia thrillers (for instance "The Square") "Alexandra's Project" deliberately takes its time to tell a story, adding to a bleak and suspenseful atmosphere. This gives time to develop a character before watching them go through the emotional tests that will inevitably be occurring. Helen Buday  is magnificent as Alexandra, the docile mother/wife who has set up the whole surprise. She's solid from start to finish and tackles one exceptionally tuff and brave role. Gary Sweet is equally as good, as the tormented husband who is not sure how to adjust to what the video contains.

                This becomes a very uncomfortable watch, not just because adult content of the video but because both actors are top notch and make the substance of the video and reality of the situation believable.

                Be warned this one will get harder and more uncomfortable to watch as the tape progresses but it is worth the watch.

See it. (With warnings)