Snapshot (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1979, Snapshot is a thriller film directed by Simon Wincer, running about 92 minutes. “The Click of a Fashion Photographer's Camera Started Her on a Career That Led to Terror and Death!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young hairdresser enters into the modeling world while fearing retaliation from her puritanical mother and stalker ex-boyfriend.
Who’s in it. Snapshot stars Chantal Contouri as Madeline, Robert Bruning as Elmer, Sigrid Thornton as Angela and Hugh Keays-Byrne as Linsey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Snapshot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Shudder Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Snapshot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Snapshot tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Snapshot (1979)?
- In GB, Snapshot is available to stream on Shudder Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Snapshot worth watching?
- Snapshot holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Snapshot?
- Snapshot stars Chantal Contouri, Robert Bruning, Sigrid Thornton, Hugh Keays-Byrne and Denise Drysdale.
- When was Snapshot released?
- Snapshot was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.