Time Lapse

Three friends stumble on a device that photographs moments 24 hours into the future. They scheme to use this foreknowledge to improve grades, win bets, and dodge consequences, hoping it will level the odds in their favor. At first the future shots feel like a strange superstition or a harmless party trick that quickly spirals into something more dangerous, as the images reveal people's hidden motives and fragile loyalties. The visions begin to skew outcomes in unpredictable ways, turning small decisions into mounting problems. Trust frays as jealousy and fear ripple through their circle, and each snapshot seems to demand a price. The situation escalates without melodrama, keeping tension rooted in character choices rather than showpieces.

Bradley King directed Time Lapse from a story by B P Cooper, making it an original screenplay released in 2014. The film is centered on Danielle Panabaker as Callie, Matt O'Leary as Finn, and George Finn as Jasper, with a tight, intimate cast and a measured pace.

Themes confront temptation, responsibility, and the costs of trying to control what the future holds. Critics acknowledged a tight premise and solid performances by Panabaker and O'Leary, while budget limits temper some effects and the film's broader reach. The narrative emphasizes character choices over explosions.

Time Lapse has a modest footprint in genre discussions, cited mainly by fans of time bend thrillers. Its remembered for posing ethical questions about profit from foreknowledge and for its intimate focus on a small group rather than explosions or flashier set pieces. In festival circles it is often grouped with micro budget experiments that aim for cerebral suspense.

Box office earnings were modest with a worldwide gross of $19,572. It played primarily in limited venues and on video on demand, appealing to a niche audience drawn to tense future-forward storytelling and character driven suspense, a reminder that smart ideas can outpace glossy production.