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2019

1h 49m

Comedy

Drama

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29%

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7 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.

Carlos Aguilar

Los Angeles Times

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

Sep 26, 2019

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Keri O'Shea

Warped Perspective

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.

Rated: B-

Jul 23, 2020

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

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.

Rated: 2.5/5

Sep 30, 2019

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Bobby LePire

Film Threat

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.

Rated: 4/10

Sep 28, 2019

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Tim Brayton

Alternate Ending

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

Rated: 2.5/5

Sep 27, 2019

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Andrew Stover

Film Inquiry

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

Sep 27, 2019

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Mark B

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.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/28/23

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Audience Member

Dark and twisted but also hilarious. Would recommend

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/15/21

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Todd W

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.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/16/20

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Audience Member

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Audience Member

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

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Audience Member

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Cameron Duckett

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Jesse Pudles

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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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