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Hi John

2023 · 8 min

A tense, unsettling short that turns an ordinary train ride into a low-key psychological pressure cooker.

Overview
Like clockwork, John takes the train home after a long day of business in his hometown of London. During his usual routine of checking voicemails, it's revealed that John's life is a chaotic mix of quick decisions and avoidance.

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How it feels

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Tone
  • tensestrength 3 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • eeriestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • isolation
  • deception
  • identity
  • guilt
Places
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • single location
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror2
Humour2
Realism8
Romance1
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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Where to watch in the UK

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Details

Genres
thriller
Directed by
Sinitta Monero, Jordan Pitt
Written by
Tiara Luten
Starring
Jordan Pitt, Georgina Blackledge, Stephanie Siadatan
Runtime
8 min
Country
United Kingdom

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