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Father

2023 · 10 min

A short, grim slice of dread that tightens around you as a small kindness turns sinister.

Directed by
Jobe Weitzel
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Starring
Harrison McGinnis, Wally Dempsey
Tagline
Count your blessings.
Overview
Donald Marsh is a man struggling financially brought on through his own mistakes when he crosses paths with Harold Penn, a local religious official who tries to help Donald through offering a helping hand.

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Directed by
Jobe Weitzel
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Starring
Harrison McGinnis, Wally Dempsey
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Tone
    Pacing
    slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • corruption
    • faith
    • guilt
    • isolation
    • power
    Places
    • small town
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence strong
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror6
    Humour1
    Realism7
    Romance1
    Tension7
    Darkness7
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight6

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    Where to watch in the UK

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    Details

    Genres
    horror, thriller
    Directed by
    Jobe Weitzel
    Written by
    Jobe Weitzel
    Starring
    Harrison McGinnis, Wally Dempsey
    Cinematography
    Aaliyah Manns
    Runtime
    10 min

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