'Freelance' Review: A Psychological Thriller That Offers a Slow-Burning, Chilling Dive Into the Horrors of the Dark Web

Australian horror is slowly and recently gaining global traction -- the genre that used to only be recognized for modern classics like Wolf Creek and The Babadook is finally being acknowledged as diverse and fairly expansive with newer hits like Talk to Me. In its wake, the burgeoning space of Australian indie horror is also beginning to take root, with the entries of Sissy and Bloody Hell receiving widespread critical acclaim and an increasing audience. While John Balazs' Freelance may be marketed as a psychological thriller, it fits seamlessly in the nook of Australian indie horror, finding its strongest stride in the slow-burn horror elements of its runtime. The film was on the official selection in Australia's Monsterfest 2024 with a release not just in its home country, but in the U.S. too.