Doodlebug (1997)

In a dilapidated apartment that has seen better days, a man finds himself engaged in a relentless pursuit, brandishing a shoe like a weapon in his desperate attempt to destroy an elusive bug. Down on his hands and knees, he tirelessly stalks the insect, his determination unwavering as he tries to claim victory over the nimble creature. The room reverberates with his frustrated whacks, yet the bug continues to evade his every effort, turning the chase into a wild dance of desperation. As this seemingly mundane situation unfolds, an air of peculiarity settles in, hinting at an otherworldly reality that lurks in the shadows. The man's relentless pursuit invites us to question the nature of the universe we've stumbled upon. The hunt for the bug takes on a deeper significance, leaving us to wonder who truly is in danger. In this bizarre game of cat and mouse, or rather man and bug, nothing is as it seems. The line between hunter and hunted blurs, immersing us in a world where reality can be as elusive as the bug under the man's shoe.

Doodlebug is a mystery movie featuring Jeremy Theobald and directed by Christopher Nolan.

Doodlebug is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.