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Short film

Billy Zabka Saves The Universe

2014 · 25 min

A scrappy, silly student romp that throws slapstick, chases and a musical number at the screen with infectious homemade energy.

Genres
Science fiction, Comedy
Tagline
"You ever wonder why no one orders from Papa John's anymore?"
Overview
A no-budget student short film directed by high schooler Ethan Dunlap, co-written with star Bobby Whitehouse. Loosely adapted from the Ambrose Bierce story 'The Moonlit Road', Dunlap and Whitehouse proceeded to add a comedic element, slapstick, a chase sequence, an 80s pop soundtrack, and a musical number.
How it feels
Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Identity, obsession, madness, friendship
Content
Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
Note
Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    teen
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action4
    Horror2
    Humour7
    Realism3
    Romance2
    Tension3
    Darkness3
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight3

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    science fiction, comedy
    Directed by
    Ethan Samuel Dunlap
    Written by
    Bobby Whitehouse, Ethan Samuel Dunlap
    Starring
    Bobby Whitehouse, Casey Egan, Ethan Samuel Dunlap, Alaina Taylor, Chris MacDonald, Olivia Taylor
    Cinematography
    Ethan Samuel Dunlap
    Runtime
    25 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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