Short film

The Hammer

1915 · 21 min

A quiet, moody silent-era melodrama that draws you into a small, tense tale of temptation and consequence.

Overview: Illustrator Donald Barstow living in a run-down studio building develops an interest in the married Mrs. Blakely. She invites him to Philadelphia for the weekend and he accepts leading to unexpected complications for both.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, romantic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Love, betrayal, morality, identity
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
betrayal
morality
identity
guilt
Places: big city
home
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild