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The cider

2019 · 64 min

A scrappy, mean-spirited splatter comedy that plays rejection and clowning for grubby, over-the-top shocks.

Overview: Cholo Cabrera wants to start a career as a clown and mime and begins giving demonstrations for his family, who despise and reject him. After so many rejections, he adopts the persona of "El Sidras" and begins a massacre.
How it feels: Dark, absurd, campy and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Obsession, isolation, family, violence
Content: Strong violence, gore and language. Mild sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
isolation
family
violence
madness
Places: small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore strong
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild