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Spare Me

1993 · 88 min

A scrappy, offbeat indie that mixes deadpan absurdity with a grimy underworld vibe, like a bowling-alley noir played for uneasy laughs.

Directed by
Matthew Harrison
Tagline
When you hear the sound of thunder... God is bowling.
Overview
A professional bowler is banned from competition after he bonks a fellow competitor in the head with a ball. The bowler goes on the hunt for his father, bowling legend Buzz Fizzelli, hoping to gain his help in being reinstated to the sport.
How it feels
Absurd, dark, satirical and campy. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Obsession, family, corruption, ambition
Content
Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Directed by
Matthew Harrison
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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 none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror2
Humour6
Realism6
Romance3
Tension4
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight4

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