Movie

Zipper

2015 · 103 min

A tense, slow-burning character study of a man's self-destruction, watching him juggle a double life with mounting dread.

Tagline: Why take the risk.
Overview: Sam Ellis is a man on the rise — a hot-shot federal prosecutor on the cusp of a bright political future. But what was meant to be a one-time experience with an escort turns into a growing addiction — a new demon threatening to destroy his life, family, and career.
How it feels: Tense, dark, cynical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Addiction, obsession, power, betrayal
Content: Strong sexual content and language. Mild violence. No gore.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: addiction
obsession
power
betrayal
identity
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex strong