This ‘Rear Window’ Inspired Sydney Sweeney Flick Needs to Be On Your Watch List

Published 09/21/2023, 7:48 AM EDT

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Sydney Sweeney is Hollywood’s It Girl, who has seen the worst life has to offer in the past and now the best that life is currently giving her. After a lot of struggles, the American actress got into the industry and followed her passion. Throughout her career, she has portrayed various characters that helped her reach the top. While some characters were serious, others were bold. But the Primetime Emmy Awards nominated actress has justified all of them.

Amongst her successful career, there is one specific film that featured the actress’ great potential. The movie took its inspiration from the classic, Rear Window, which you must watch to witness Sweeney’s brilliant skills.

Sydney Sweeney starrer this film must be on your watch list

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What would you do if you found out someone was watching your every move without your permission? The 26-year-old actress starred in a film, The Voyeurs, which was inspired by one of the most influential movies, Real Window. Amidst all the genres of films, sexually intriguing films are extremely difficult to portray. However, Sweeney, in The Voyeurs, has done a spectacular job. The movie was released in 2021 and is a thriller-drama. It talks about how an innocent curiosity turns into a full-blown obsession.

The movie revolves around the couple, Pippa and Thomas, who moved into a spacious apartment in Montreal. They soon discovered the couple in their neighborhood does not use drapes while having s*x. Pippa and Thomas then spied on their neighbor couple and became obsessed with them so much so that they installed a device in their house to hear what they talk about. Pippa and Thomas discover the ugly truth of the couple’s marriage. Finally, after a lot of twists and turns, the neighbor couple, Julia and Seb, reveal the truth and shock Pippa and Thomas.

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The twist of the film has certainly been one of the most unexpected events. This film talks about how people have the curiosity to know intimate moments about others and use them to their own advantage. The Voyeurs movie is about voyeurism and how it can create parasocial relationships, keeping the audience guessing with a twist at the end. Interestingly, despite drawing inspiration from the 1954 film, The Voyeurs has a distinctly modern touch.

How The Voyeurs displays the digital age?

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Voyeurism and its explorations have been persistent throughout the history of cinema. However, with the help of the advancement of technologies, tools, and social media, it has become a lot easier. This 2021 film attempts to prove it when Julia and Seb tell Pippa and Thomas the truth, twisting the entire plot of the flick (Spoilers ahead).

Seb and Julia reveal how actually it was they, who were watching Pippa and Seb and not the other way around. They explain everything in detail, making them feel terrified. The film explores people’s willingness to give away their rights to privacy. It talked about how careless a human is when it comes to protecting their privacy. Having no curtains, and never using the internet, are some of the very powerful symbols in the film.

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Well, with the help of her family, the Euphoria star has achieved stardom and, with her hard work, she intends to maintain her fame. While fans wait for the upcoming most-anticipated projects featuring Sydney Sweeney, tell us if you have already watched The Voyeurs in the comments below.

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Neha Chande

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Meet Neha Chande, an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, who has written more than 1100 articles. With a Master's degree in English Literature, Neha believes in unbiased journalism. Before delving into her passion for writing and cinema, she taught English and communication skills as a facilitator and lecturer.

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