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Midnight Villains

2019 · 28 min

A grimy, low-key crime story that mixes deadpan humor with moral unease as hapless artists sink deeper into the underworld.

Directed by
David V. Teng
Genres
Crime
Overview
Two failed filmmakers, James and Elektra, moonlights as body disposal workers in Oakland, CA called "Midnight Villains" to fund their new film. Little do they know, there is a police investigation on the Midnight Villain organization and they have sent an undercover cop to bring them down. James and Elektra must either embrace their dark side or leave everything behind.
How it feels
Dark, tense, cynical and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Crime, ambition, deception, morality
Content
Strong language. Mild violence, gore and sexual content.
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Directed by
David V. Teng
Genres
Crime
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 2 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 1 of 3
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 mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror3
Humour4
Realism7
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity5
Emotional weight5

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