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2019

1h 49m

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6 Reviews

88%

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50+ Ratings

A grad student kidnaps two homophobic high school bullies to use as her subjects in an experiment performed at the bottom of an empty swimming pool.

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Carlos Aguilar

Los Angeles Times

09/26/2019

It has an intriguingly radical and gung-ho core concept, but shallow implementation.

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Keri O'Shea

Warped Perspective

07/23/2020

B-

The film shifts from something approximating ordeal horror, to a dialogue-driven skit on human stupidity. In short, it's immensely ambitious, and most of that ambition pays off.

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

09/30/2019

2.5/5

With a limited number of characters in a single location, it sometimes feels like a stage play, with pointed dialog spoken by people with big personalities. Then about halfway in, the plot begins turning, abandoning nuance to become a trashy thriller.

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Bobby LePire

Film Threat

09/28/2019

4/10

This has nothing to do with Pudles's portrayal of the character. The actor brings the appropriate amount of dimness and energy to a crappy role. But the character does not work.

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Tim Brayton

Alternate Ending

09/27/2019

2.5/5

A flashy provocation that keeps sweeping in big social issues without having any real sense of the implications of any of them.

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Andrew Stover

Film Inquiry

09/27/2019

Anderson Cowan's directorial debut isn't perfect, and it certainly isn't a mainstream product for the masses, but it has its merits.

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Mark B

05/13/2023

1st half shows some promise then the second half comes and it is bad. Seems like had a premise then did not know what to do with it. Directing and camera work is good for a low budget. Writing not so much.

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01/21/2021

Dark and twisted but also hilarious. Would recommend

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Todd W

12/16/2020

Really good indie movie. I'd say the less you know going in the better. Can't wait to see what the director does next.

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12/04/2020

Fun and funny indie movie. Interesting story, well shot and a bit bizarre. Really interesting characters.

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10/30/2020

It's not a perfect movie, but a fun movie, that shouldn't be skipped.

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07/26/2020

Novel concept. Great use of limited sets. Really enjoyed the performances.

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Synopsis

A grad student kidnaps two homophobic high school bullies to use as her subjects in an experiment performed at the bottom of an empty swimming pool.

Director: Anderson Cowan
Producer: Anderson Cowan, Max Landwirth, Milan Janicin
Screenwriter: Anderson Cowan
Production Co: Cold Cockle Productions
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 11, 2020
Runtime: 1h 49m

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