Quartile rating: 6/10 · 1 rating
As a police officer investigates the gruesome murder of her colleague, she discovers that a mysterious supernatural force is behind it.
Body Cam (2020) is a modestly competent supernatural thriller that blends police procedural elements with horror, but struggles to distinguish itself. The plot is fairly straightforward and predictable, leaning on familiar genre tropes of a vengeful supernatural entity tied to police brutality themes. The acting, led by Mary J. Blige, is a relative bright spot — she brings genuine presence and credibility to her role. Cinematography is serviceable but unremarkable, with dark, murky visuals that are more functional than artful. The novelty is limited; the body cam gimmick and the supernatural-cop-investigation premise feel like well-worn territory blended without much freshness. The ending resolves the mystery in a fairly conventional and unsatisfying manner, leaving little lasting impact.