Scrapbook
A young woman named Clara is captured by a serial killer named Leonard who records his “life story” by keeping a scrapbook of his many victims. In addition to adhering Polaroids, scraps of clothing, and other small trophies to the pages, Leonard has forced his victims to personally write in the scrapbook about their individual ordeals. Clara is beaten, raped, starved, and locked up like an animal, filthy and naked. She is forced to write in the scrapbook, adding her agony to the pages. She soon realizes that her only hope for survival is to manipulate Leonard through her writings in his cherished scrapbook.
Why it matters
A harrowing descent into captivity horror that tests the limits of psychological and physical torment.
- Unflinching in its depiction of abuse and survival, this film is a brutal character study rather than a conventional slasher.
- The scrapbook device creates a chilling meta-narrative, turning victimization into a twisted form of storytelling.
- Not for the faint of heart—its raw, exploitative edge pushes boundaries and challenges viewers’ endurance.
- Fans of extreme captivity and psychological horror will find its bleak atmosphere and power dynamics compelling, though it demands emotional grit.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
57
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
100
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
57
Survival
66
