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Slingshot

2005 · 90 min

A slow-burning, uneasy con drama that simmers with quiet tension and moral ambiguity, leaving a lingering sense of unease.

Directed by
Jay Alaimo
Genres
Crime, Drama, Romance
Overview
Two cunning and manipulative drifters venture into Farifield County, Connecticut looking to seduce wealthy and lonely housewives.

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Directed by
Jay Alaimo
Genres
Crime, Drama, Romance
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • deception
  • class
  • isolation
  • betrayal
  • crime
Places
  • suburbs
  • small town
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language strong
  • Violence mild
  • Sex strong
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror1
Humour3
Realism7
Romance4
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight5

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