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Restraint

2008 · 94 min

A tense, claustrophobic thriller that keeps you uneasy with shifting power games and unsettling seduction.

Directed by
David Denneen
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Tagline
Seclusion. Seduction. Survival.
Overview
Two fugitives land in hot water when they take a hostage who poses a threat to their well-being.
How it feels
Dark, tense, eerie and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Obsession, deception, survival, power
Content
Strong violence, sexual content and language. Mild gore.
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Directed by
David Denneen
Genres
Drama, Thriller
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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
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex strong
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror4
Humour2
Realism6
Romance4
Tension8
Darkness8
Complexity6
Emotional weight6

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