Borderline 2025
Set in 1990s Los Angeles, the film follows Sofia Minor, a world-famous pop star living in seclusion who becomes the target of Paul Duerson, a dangerously romantic sociopath and obsessive fan. After escaping from a mental institution with two unhinged accomplices, Penny and J.H. Calhoun, Paul invades Sofia’s Hollywood Hills mansion under the delusional belief that they are destined to be married that very night. The situation spirals into a violent and satirical home-invasion thriller as Sofia’s loyal bodyguard, William Bell, and her estranged boyfriend, Rhodes, attempt to intervene. The night culminates in a chaotic, forced "wedding" ceremony where Sofia is pushed to her physical and psychological limits, forcing her to fight back against her "number one fan" in a bloody showdown that satirizes celebrity culture and obsession. The film features a standout ensemble led by Samara Weaving (Ready or Not) as the pop star Sofia Minor and Ray Nicholson (Smile 2) as the antagonist Paul Duerson, whose performance is widely noted for channeling the manic energy of his father, Jack Nicholson. Eric Dane (Euphoria) plays William Bell, the dedicated bodyguard who tries to protect Sofia, while Jimmie Fails (The Last Black Man in San Francisco) plays Rhodes, Sofia's boyfriend. Alba Baptista (Warrior Nun) delivers a scene-stealing performance as Penny, Paul’s deranged accomplice, with Patrick Cox rounding out the group as the heavy, J.H. Calhoun. The film marks the directorial debut of Jimmy Warden. Borderline received a limited theatrical release in March 2025 through Magnet Releasing and did not make a significant splash in traditional cinemas, grossing approximately $285,000 worldwide. The domestic (North American) take was roughly $14,000 due to a very small screen count, while international markets contributed the bulk of the earnings with about $271,000. Despite the modest theatrical figures, the film found a much larger audience upon its digital release, developing a "cult classic" status for its unique blend of horror and dark comedy.As of late 2025, Borderline is widely available for rent or purchase on major Video-On-Demand (VOD) platforms globally, including Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, and Fandango at Home (Vudu). In the United States, it has found a streaming home on Peacock, where it became a popular title shortly after its debut. In international territories where Peacock is not available, it is primarily accessible via local digital rental stores or through regional deals with services like Amazon Prime Video.
- 2025
- 1 h : 34 min
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5.245
- R
- English (US)
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Anu
2025-03-29 07:54:31
Borderline certainly has its moments, especially in the first and second acts, with events unfolding at a rapid pace and characters getting established. I could easily buy Samara Weaving as a 90s pop star (who needed to sing a lot more in the film), Ray Nicholson as a romantic stalker-sociopath (man, this guy's got the presence and the "killer" smile!), and Eric Dane as a bodyguard (somehow, the protagonist?). Alba Baptista also gets a notably wacky role. The performances are pretty good, the lighting choices are great, and the colour palette is interesting. And oh yes, I really enjoyed the soundtrack. What doesn't hit a home-run, for me, is basically the watered-down third act (..even when there are enough stabbings and some darkly funny moments). The film desperately needed more of Ray Nicholson than the rest, but the man simply chews up the scenery whenever he's present. The showdown between Samara Weaving and Alba Baptista was enjoyable. It's just that the film can't entirely stick the landing in terms of its tonality, thereby not ending up as memorable given the potential we see early on. Also, they didn't give the romance angle (between Sofia & Rhodes) any real build-up, and it ends up looking weak as hell.