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Short film

The Rules

2008 · 29 min

A quiet, uneasy short drama that slowly tightens as a private game turns uncomfortable.

Tagline
Some rules shouldn't be broken...
Overview
A lonely, bored housewife gets in over her head in a game with a mysterious woman. When boundaries get crossed, consequences ensue.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
Content
Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
Note
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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
    Themes
    None
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror2
    Humour2
    Realism6
    Romance2
    Tension5
    Darkness5
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight4

    Cast

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    Details

    Starring
    Meeghan Holaway, Diana Cignoni
    Runtime
    29 min
    Country
    United States of America

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