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Dead in a Week (Or Your Money Back)

2018 · 90 min

A wry, melancholic black comedy that balances morbid wit with unexpected warmth and gentle suspense.

Tagline: Even assassins have to hit their targets
Overview: William has failed to kill himself so many times that he outsources his suicide to aging assassin Leslie. But with the contract signed and death assured within a week (or his money back), William suddenly discovers reasons to live... However Leslie is under pressure from his boss to make sure the contract is completed.
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, whimsical and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Death, redemption, isolation, obsession
Content: Strong language. Mild violence, gore and sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: death
redemption
isolation
obsession
morality
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild