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Something In The Dirt

Play trailer 2:00 Poster for Something In The Dirt R Released Nov 4, 2022 1h 56m Sci-Fi Comedy Horror Play Trailer Watchlist
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When neighbors John and Levi witness supernatural events in their Los Angeles apartment building, they realize documenting the paranormal could inject some fame and fortune into their wasted lives. An ever-deeper, darker rabbit hole, their friendship frays as they uncover the dangers of the phenomena, the city and each other.
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Something in the Dirt reaffirms Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead as sci-fi storytellers with a distinctive -- and darkly alluring -- vision.

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Sheila O'Malley RogerEbert.com Something in the Dirt has the gritty DIY-vibe of the no-budget world from which it sprang, and is both thought-provoking and crazy-making, just like the mood it presents. Rated: 3/4 Nov 9, 2022 Full Review K. Austin Collins Rolling Stone Ultimately, Something in the Dirt doesn’t quite convince as a genuine mystery -- and it doesn’t seem to be meant to. Having fun with the artifice of it all seems far more to the point. Nov 7, 2022 Full Review William Bibbiani TheWrap What it has in abundance is genuine sadness. Benson and Moorhead direct and shoot their film smartly, but their performances are what ground it and give it shape. Nov 4, 2022 Full Review Anna Hoang Boston Hassle Where sightings of the Blair Witch largely propel forward, DIRT digs further down on the manipulation and coercion of filmmaking. Rated: 3/5 Jul 20, 2025 Full Review Michael Cook Geek Vibes Nation Something in the Dirt is a weird, frustrating watch. Many of its ideas are intriguing, but there are far too many of them for the movie to properly explore. Rated: 2.5/5 Jul 17, 2025 Full Review Lee Zumpe Tampa Bay Newspapers “Something in the Dirt” is weird in the best possible way. Oct 26, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert H I've watched way too many low budget sci fi movies. Most have sucked. This one didn't, but don't expect Aliens. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/06/25 Full Review Jim A Pointless. Kept waiting for something to happen and it really never did. Waste of time. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 05/26/25 Full Review Krystal H It was boring, but pretty good, like a boring Christopher Nolan film. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 05/05/25 Full Review Paul S It was boring at times, but it was really compelling and it had such a realistic feel to it. I definitely recommend it for sci-fi and paranormal fans! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/03/25 Full Review S M Slow moving but in an intellectual way. Great dialog and cinematography make the viewer question if this is an actual documentary. Nothing like Blair Witch but still has that kind of vide. Very chill and enjoyable with subtle comedy. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/28/25 Full Review Jeepers C I liked the movie called Nothing way better then this. That movie has alot more comedy injected between 2 people that are going no where in their lives, without all the supernatural vibes going on. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/14/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When neighbors John and Levi witness supernatural events in their Los Angeles apartment building, they realize documenting the paranormal could inject some fame and fortune into their wasted lives. An ever-deeper, darker rabbit hole, their friendship frays as they uncover the dangers of the phenomena, the city and each other.
Director
Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead
Producer
David Lawson Jr., Aaron Moorhead, Justin Benson
Screenwriter
Justin Benson
Distributor
XYZ Films
Production Co
Rustic Films
Rating
R (A Brief Violent Image|Language)
Genre
Sci-Fi, Comedy, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 4, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 22, 2022
Runtime
1h 56m
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