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Alcohol

1971 · 12 min

A short, sobering cautionary piece that unsettles more than it entertains, leaving a lingering unease.

Directed by
Anthony Perris
Starring
Steve Pernie, Mel Scott, Frank Perry
Overview
A chilling fable about the dangers of booze.

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Directed by
Anthony Perris
Starring
Steve Pernie, Mel Scott, Frank Perry
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    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
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    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • addiction
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
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    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    Action1
    Horror4
    Humour1
    Realism5
    Romance0
    Tension4
    Darkness6
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight5

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    Directed by
    Anthony Perris
    Starring
    Steve Pernie, Mel Scott, Frank Perry, Dave Brodie, Patti Lee, Vera Cudjoe, Eve English
    Runtime
    12 min

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