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Crowbar Vigilante

2017 · 15 min

A tense, talky short that unsettles through calm conversation rather than action, leaving a quiet chill.

Directed by
Xavier Baeyens
Starring
Kristen Bush, Fabian Döring, Angus McGruther
Overview
Eva interviews a vigilante about his social murders.

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Directed by
Xavier Baeyens
Starring
Kristen Bush, Fabian Döring, Angus McGruther
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • violence
  • justice
  • morality
  • media
  • obsession
Places
None
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • single location
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror2
Humour1
Realism6
Romance0
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight6

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Directed by
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Written by
Benjamin Rider
Starring
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Runtime
15 min

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