Remain Calm

2026 0h 13m EN

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7.6

BANGER

★7.6TMDB · 5

Horror

Synopsis

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The story follows the two gas station clerks whose routine night shift turns into a fight for survival. A government agent warns them about Mr. Frett, a terrifying creature that tracks and hunts people who show any signs of anxiety, stress, or panic. To stay alive, the characters must force themselves into a state of aggressive positivity and calm.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Pauly Shore
Matt
Nick Swardson
Erwin
Doug Jones
Government Agent
Kevin Keppy
Mr. Frett
Zoran Gvojic
Suit Man #1
Rell Battle
Suit Man #2

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jake Lewis
Writers: Jake Lewis, Jake Lewis
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 13-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jake Lewis, shot by Emil Håseth Gurvin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Pauly Shore and Nick Swardson and Doug Jones carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt49058294 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Jake Lewis directs. Emil Håseth Gurvin behind the camera. Eric Scullin scores. Jenna Socha cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 13-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
3Directed by Jake Lewis, shot by Emil Håseth Gurvin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Eric Scullin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Jenna Socha shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Pauly Shore and Nick Swardson and Doug Jones carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt49058294 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.