It’s rare for a film to get technology right, especially in thriller territory. But Red Rooms does just that, making online poker as thrilling as its serial killer narrative.

The tech isn't the star here; director Pascal Plante's expert tension building and the incredible performances by Juliette Gariépy and Laurie Babin carry the film. The ambiguity of Kelly-Anne’s motives keeps viewers squirming with uncertainty, making each scene feel unpredictable.

Red Rooms explores themes of obsession, internet bubbles, and media through a uncomfortable, yet engrossing lens. It lingers on that discomfort for long periods, giving you the chance to play through all possible scenarios. Is Chevalier really the killer? Could Kelly-Anne be the killer? Or was one of the victim’s mothers an accomplice?

The film erupts into a climax that mines online poker and Bitcoin for genuine drama, showcasing how these technologies can become legitimate plot devices in a thriller. It almost feels like a grimier companion piece to David Fincher's Gone Girl, hinting at the dark corners our digital world might hold.

Ultimately, Red Rooms is an uncomfortable yet enthralling techno thriller that makes you question the reality of the world we live in. Could this ambiguous world mirror our own digital futures?