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The Arroyo

2014 · 90 min

A tense, dusty standoff that simmers with quiet anger and the weight of a man pushed too far.

Directed by
Jeremy Boreing
Genres
Thriller, Crime
Starring
Kenny Maines, David Armendariz, Nicole Sadler
Tagline
2,000 miles of undefended border. One man draws a line.
Overview
A landowner in southern Arizona, tired of seeing drug smugglers cross the border through his property, decides to fight back.

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Directed by
Jeremy Boreing
Genres
Thriller, Crime
Starring
Kenny Maines, David Armendariz, Nicole Sadler
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 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
  • justice
  • violence
  • crime
  • survival
  • obsession
Places
  • countryside
  • small town
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror3
Humour1
Realism7
Romance1
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
thriller, crime
Directed by
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Written by
Jeremy Boreing
Starring
Kenny Maines, David Armendariz, Nicole Sadler, Elijah Montez, Junior Vasquez
Runtime
90 min
Languages
English

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