Short film

No Rest for the Wicked

2023 · 20 min

A slow, uneasy confrontation that lingers in guilt and dread, more painful than scary.

Overview: A recovering alcoholic must confront the family he destroyed, when he meets a stranger from his past.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and eerie. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Addiction, guilt, family, redemption
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and gore. No sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: addiction
guilt
family
redemption
trauma
Places: small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex none