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Ivan

2023 · 12 min

A short, unsettling descent into technological possession that keeps you tense and uneasy throughout.

Directed by: Damien Fannon
Genres: Science fiction, Drama, Horror
Starring: Jordan Kronis, Anna Mirodin, Tanya Clarke

Tagline: A connection like no other.
Overview: Juliette's life takes a turn for the worse when she is possessed by an A.I. device called Ivan.

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Directed by: Damien Fannon
Genres: Science fiction, Drama, Horror
Starring: Jordan Kronis, Anna Mirodin, Tanya Clarke

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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: technology
identity
obsession
isolation
power
Places: home
Era: near-future
Audience: adult
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none

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Action	3
Horror	5
Humour	1
Realism	6
Romance	0
Tension	7
Darkness	6
Complexity	5
Emotional weight	5

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Genres: science fiction, drama, horror, thriller
Directed by: Damien Fannon
Written by: Damien Fannon, Michael Schwartz
Starring: Jordan Kronis, Anna Mirodin, Tanya Clarke, Stephen Bogaert, Julia Tomasone, Sarah Cleveland, Robert Reynolds
Runtime: 12 min
Languages: English

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