Buzzkill

2012 1h 30m EN

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2.9

SKIP

★2.9TMDB · 11

Comedy

Synopsis

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Failed writer Ray Wyatt is ready to take his own life when a notorious serial murderer steals his latest movie script and begins publicizing it. Revived by the sudden deluge of celebrity, Ray starts tracking the killer to recover the manuscript.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Daniel Raymont
Ray Wyatt
Krysten Ritter
Nicole
Darrell Hammond
Karaoke Killer
Reiko Aylesworth
Sara
Mike Starr
Agent Brady
Larry Hankin
Granger
Raul Aranas
Dr.Clavell
Asher Grodman
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Steven Kampmann
Writers: Steven Kampmann, Matt Smollon
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

MONEY

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Shot for just $1.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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3 / 8

ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Steven Kampmann, shot by Stephen Treadway. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mike levey. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Alan Dubin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Daniel Raymont and Krysten Ritter and Darrell Hammond carry the top of the cast.

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The take

Steven Kampmann directs. Stephen Treadway behind the camera. Mike levey scores. Alan Dubin cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Shot for just $1.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
3Released 14 years ago.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Steven Kampmann, shot by Stephen Treadway. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Mike levey. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Alan Dubin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Daniel Raymont and Krysten Ritter and Darrell Hammond carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt1093355 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 11 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.