In Jacob Perrett’s Photo Negative, we dive headfirst into the grind of Jen (Karlee Mayfield), a struggling forensic photographer desperate for a lifeline. That lifeline appears in the form of a wealthy, enigmatic couple, Arthur (Taylor Rhoades) and Madison (Casey Notarianni).

The premise is a classic cautionary tale: when a job offer seems too good to be true, it almost certainly is. What begins as a straightforward, high-paying gig—photographing every inch of a luxury home—quickly curdles into a nightmare. As Arthur and Madison’s demands shift from professional to deeply intrusive and sinister, the boundaries of Jen’s reality begin to fracture. Back at home, her friends Lucy (Maddie Morgan) and Melissa (Maribeth McCarthy) sense that something is rotting beneath the surface, but the tension inevitably builds toward a dark, unavoidable climax.

Photo Negative is a stark reminder that if someone offers to fix your life, they usually intend to dismantle it first. While the pacing is deliberate and, at times, pushes the limits of its runtime, it offers a grimy, unsettling experience for those who like their psychological thrillers with a side of voyeuristic unease.

You can watch this either in-person or virtually at the Chattanooga Film Festival. For more info, visit the official site.