Short film

Biter

25 min

A tense, somber character study that feels claustrophobic and raw, with moments of fragile hope.

Tagline: You are not a bad dog
Overview: After a fight with his mom, a dysfunctional 16-year-old with a habit of biting is taken to an abusive, remote therapy program in the woods for troubled teens, where he is forced to confront his aggressive instincts to grow and find some semblance of inner peace.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Trauma, isolation, coming-of-age, survival
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 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: trauma
isolation
coming-of-age
survival
family
Places: wilderness
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none