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Meet Neal. He's lonely, gets bullied at work, and is unlucky in love. At the suggestion of a co-worker he decides to go to a massage parlor and in the process his life changes in ways he never would have imagined.
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Tim Brennan About Boulder 08/21/2023
Rub doesn’t quite work, but it’s not for lack of trying. Director Christopher Fox has made a true independent film, one with a small budget and large ambitions. Go to Full Review Q.V. Hough Vague Visages 08/07/2023
“A strong feature debut like ‘Rub’ suggests that the writer-director doesn’t need fancy equipment or multi-million dollar budgets to sustain a successful filmmaking career.” Go to Full Review Robin Holabird Robin Holabird 08/03/2023
Rub struck me the wrong way. Go to Full Review Stacey Yvonne Stacey Yvonne Creative 08/03/2023
2/5
Neal blames Perla for every bad decision that he’s made. Ultimately they both suffer, but there’s no resolve which makes the film that much more frustrating. Go to Full Review Federico Furzan Movie-Blogger.com 07/31/2023
4/5
Christopher Fox has done something truly remarkable with his feature film debut. He made sure to form a whole story arc in the gray terrain that his film comfortably stays in: an action thriller with hints of comedy and romance. Go to Full Review Michael Talbot-Haynes Film Threat 07/31/2023
9.5/10
This is possibly the highest elevation of concept from the lowest scuzz germination ever achieved in the indie realm. Fox’s debut is the next level in the post-exploitation movement that will lead us to sights unimaginable. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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stefanie n May 14 Just finished this piece of art and i am blown away. I actually signed up at rotten tomatoes just to increase the rating. Yes, it is a weird and not always comfortable movie. That's why i find it special and daring. Beautiful shots, real characters, not the usual foreseeable storyline. It gave time to little sidelines, but I was keeping me fascinated and surprised until the end. Not knowing how it would end until the last minute. It is a nice cult arthouse film. See more Anthony O 06/07/2024 Just saw this on Tubi! Rub delivers a gripping blend of passion and peril, reminiscent "True Romance." This indie gem captivates its raw evocative storytelling. The chemistry between the leads sizzles, elevating the high-stakes narrative of love and danger. Stunning cinematography and a haunting soundtrack immerse viewers in a world where every glance and touch carries weight. A must-watch for fans of the genre, Rub proves that indie filmmaking still has the power to enthrall and excite. See more Thomas S 11/04/2023 Far out and trippy. Loved it ! See more John H 10/02/2023 This movie follows the main character as he attempts to meet women, before finally resorting to hiring a woman for sex. At first, my heart broke for the guy, as there are plenty of people in pain over their loneliness and need someone to share their life with. As things spiral out of control, I thought he had found his girl and would rise to the challenges he was facing. It was here that the main character's flaws appeared and eliminated most if not all my sympathy. He suffers from an enormous deficit of masculinity that proves his undoing. The two main characters are able to act fine, but many of the other actors aren't that impressive. It was an "ok" movie. See more Tiberio S 08/27/2023 Can't believe how well Chris Fox was able to pull this off with the most minimal resources. Everything is shot in our local area, yet he rearranges it to have its own geography, the one of his imagination. He has truly reinvented guerilla filmmaking. See more Voodoo V 08/18/2023 Not a bad adventure story. Although I am not sure what, I would have liked something else for the ending, See more Read all reviews
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Christopher Fox

Director

Micah Spayer

Neal

Jennifer Figuereo

Perla

Westley Barrington Artope

West

P.J. Landers

Trevor

Anthony Zenhauser

Motel Clerk

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Synopsis Meet Neal. He's lonely, gets bullied at work, and is unlucky in love. At the suggestion of a co-worker he decides to go to a massage parlor and in the process his life changes in ways he never would have imagined.
Director
Christopher Fox
Producer
Christopher Fox
Screenwriter
Christopher Fox
Distributor
Entertainment Squad
Production Co
Cellar Door Films, Stupid Ears Productions
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 1, 2023
Runtime
1h 45m
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