Movie

The Joke

1976

A wry, uneasy chamber piece where a prank curdles into quiet menace, leaving you squirming at the fallout.

Overview: Bendel is known for his practical jokes and his self-confidence. But when Dr Walden, one of his victims. takes him seriously, trouble ensues.
How it feels: Satirical, dark, tense and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Deception, obsession, revenge, identity
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: deception
obsession
revenge
identity
guilt
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild