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Lucky Encounter

6 min

A short, uneasy descent where a simple choice curdles into dread, leaving a lingering chill.

Directed by: Kian Doughty, Ben Cicilian
Starring: James Michael Detmar

Overview: A down-on-his-luck elderly man stumbles upon an easy way out. But the repercussions of his actions are more terrifying than he could ever imagine.

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Directed by: Kian Doughty, Ben Cicilian
Starring: James Michael Detmar

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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: fate
guilt
morality
Places: None
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none

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Scales, 0 to 10
Scale	Value	0 to 10
Action	2
Horror	4
Humour	2
Realism	6
Romance	0
Tension	6
Darkness	6
Complexity	4
Emotional weight	5

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Directed by: Kian Doughty, Ben Cicilian
Written by: Kian Doughty, Ben Cicilian
Starring: James Michael Detmar
Cinematography: Kian Doughty
Runtime: 6 min

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