Short film

The Rat Catcher

2023 · 17 min

A dry, stylized comedy with deadpan delivery and meticulous framing, making a simple tale feel oddly theatrical and amusing.

Overview: In an English village, a reporter and a mechanic listen to a ratcatcher explain his clever plan to outwit his prey.
How it feels: Whimsical, absurd, satirical and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, deception, work
Content: Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
deception
work
Places: countryside
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none