A lonely photo technician at a large discount store develops a twisted obsession to one family--and we cringe as he spirals downward into his own dark and murky mind.

Story

After seeing this film, you might look at those photo guys behind the counter a little differently. Sy Parrish (Robin Williams) is a very quiet, melancholy photo technician who takes enormous pride in his work. What brightens Sy's day the most is when the Yorkin family--Nina (Connie Nielsen), Will (Michael Vartan) and their…

It would have been easy for Robin Williams to play Sy Parrish -- Sy the Photo Guy to his customers -- as the monster at the mall. Going the psycho route is a ham actor's dream. But Williams, following the spare lead of director Mark Romanek (the video whiz bringing a striking style to the film), gives a performance that is riveting in its recessiveness and, as a consequence, truly, deeply scary.

Sy blends in with the antiseptic surroundings at the Sav-mart where he works. Quiet, anal,…