Borderline

Name: Borderline
Genre: Thriller, Horror, Comedy
Released: March 14, 2025
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 58

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Magnet Releasing | Release Date: March 14, 2025 | R

Summary: A violent sociopath Paul (Ray Nicholson), escapes from a mental hospital and embarks on a dangerous rampage. His target: Sofia (Samara Weaving), a world-famous pop star. An obsessive fan, he takes Sofia hostage in her own home, delusionally believing they’re getting married. Paul is desperate to prove his dedication but Sofia’s just tryingA violent sociopath Paul (Ray Nicholson), escapes from a mental hospital and embarks on a dangerous rampage. His target: Sofia (Samara Weaving), a world-famous pop star. An obsessive fan, he takes Sofia hostage in her own home, delusionally believing they’re getting married. Paul is desperate to prove his dedication but Sofia’s just trying to survive the night. As Paul grows more unhinged, his fantasy becomes more dangerous. With help from her loyal bodyguard (Eric Dane), Sofia must fight not only her life, but for her sanity, and escape the sinister grip of her stalker and his growing group of accomplices.… Expand

Genre(s): Thriller, Horror, Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 94 min

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Screen Rant Brennan Klein

Mar 13, 2025

The cast of characters ping-ponging around Sofia's mansion and the surrounding neighborhood feel fresh and funny, the movie consistently delivers both thrills and laughs, and there is an absolutely delectable piano scene that I won't soon forget. Read full review

Jim Vorel

Mar 17, 2025

Ultimately, Borderline’s various threads threaten to unravel, but it succeeds in making a point about delusion and both unrealistic expectations and the lies we tell ourselves to make it through the day. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Mar 11, 2025

Like “Cocaine Bear,” Borderline was built with “midnight movie” appeal in mind. And even if it never quite adds up to more than that, it doesn’t disapoint. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Clint Worthington

Mar 14, 2025

It may not be quite as entertaining as the last time Weaving ended up in a murderous melee after a wedding ceremony. But there’s a least a few bits and bobs to keep “Borderline” from borderline failing. Read full review

Collider Emma Kiely

Mar 13, 2025

Borderline is a prime example of how a really great cast can elevate rather frail material. Read full review

The Guardian Catherine Bray

Sep 2, 2025

The screenplay isn’t nuanced enough to switch between modes in a way that feels intentional and the result is the sense that there are a few different films jostling for attention. Read full review

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