In this gripping thriller, Jake Gyllenhaal delivers a haunting performance as Lou Bloom, a driven and morally ambiguous freelance videographer who prowls the streets of Los Angeles in search of shocking crime footage to sell to local news stations. As Lou becomes increasingly entangled in the world of nightcrawling, his ambition and lack of ethics lead him down a dark path. The film, directed by Dan Gilroy, explores themes of media sensationalism and the blurred lines between observer and participant. It received critical acclaim and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.