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Neurotic Cabaret

1990 · 84 min

A grimy, offbeat caper that keeps you guessing with its absurd twists and seedy charm.

Directed by
John Woodward
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Overview
In LA, Terri is making a movie called "Space Pirates." For cash and in hopes of finding a sugar daddy, she dances in a cabaret. Nick, her boyfriend, is jealous. When a customer flashes a briefcase full of money, Terri arranges to meet him at a hotel; she's stashed Nick in the closet to steal the money while she keeps the john, Chao, busy. When Nick gets the case open, there's no cash, just snakes. Terri realizes that the snakes must have some value, so she ties up Chao to force him to tell her how to convert the snakes back into cash. She keeps the dim Nick involved and also gets help from other cabaret customers beguiled by her charms. But what about "Space Pirates"?
How it feels
Dark, absurd, satirical and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Greed, deception, obsession, crime
Content
Strong sexual content and language. Mild violence. No gore.
Note
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Directed by
John Woodward
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language strong
  • Violence mild
  • Sex strong
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror2
Humour6
Realism6
Romance4
Tension5
Darkness6
Complexity6
Emotional weight4

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