Short film

Upright Knife

2022 · 22 min

A short, uneasy comedy that keeps you guessing whether the friendly reunion is a joke or a threat.

Overview: Two old friends, Casey and Jacob, reunite after a chance encounter on the street, but Casey has more sinister motives than “just catching up."
How it feels: Dark, tense, satirical and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Deception, betrayal, obsession, friendship
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and gore. No sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 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: deception
betrayal
obsession
friendship
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex none

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Genres: comedy
Directed by: Jacob Forman
Written by: Chuck Logsdon, Jacob Forman
Starring: Casey Casey, Jacob Forman, Lucas Burke, Avery Logsdon, Bobby Payne
Music: Bobby Payne, Dylan Nusz
Cinematography: Chuck Logsdon
Runtime: 22 min
Country: United States of America