The Little Death

Cinephile deep dive

The take

Josh Lawson directs. Simon Chapman behind the camera. Michael Yezerski scores. Christian Gazal cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Australia. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

• 1Released 12 years ago.
• 2Directed by Josh Lawson, shot by Simon Chapman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
• 3Original score by Michael Yezerski. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
• 4Editor Christian Gazal shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
• 5Josh Lawson and Bojana Novaković and Damon Herriman carry the top of the cast.
• 6Marketing tagline: "A little weird, a little kinky, and a little twisted.".
• 7IMDB entry: tt2785032 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
• 8Released under 10 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography

Simon Chapman

Original score

Michael Yezerski

Editing

Christian Gazal

Production design

Xanthe Highfield

Costume design

Ingrid Weir

Runtime

96 min · 1h 36m

Aspect ratio (typical)

1.37:1 (Academy)

Status

Released

Original language

EN

Certification (US)

R

IMDB

The Little Death (2014) ↗

Rotten Tomatoes

61% 🍅 Fresh

Metacritic

46/100

IMDB rating

7/10 · 28,258 votes

MPAA

Not Rated

US box office

$18,238

Also by

Josh Lawson

• 
  Long Story Short

  2021 · ★ 6.7
• 
  After the Credits

  2010 · ★ 1.0

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Trailers & featurettes

Watch the pieces

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  The Little Death Featurette - The Story (2015) - Comedy Movie HD

  Featurette
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  THE LITTLE DEATH - Own it on Blu-ray, Digital & DVD

  Trailer · Official

Community reviews

What people are saying

• Reno2015-03-29
  ★ 9/10

  I don't know where to begin, this movie was unexpected. It was a multi layered tale, somewhat all characters were connected, but all the story centers around the same theme and that is sexual fantasies. What happens when mismatch in desire get together for life. Counselling is the part of recovery nowadays, but everything lies in the effort that put on the practical side. So this movie takes such a wonderful journey with one less than half a dozen of pairs rides towards seeking solutions and answers for their wish. But the thing is, like the most of the movie's punchline say 'how far would you go for it?' is the movie that reveals to us. It was a brilliantly written for the screen and so the actors, who did their parts impeccably. The narration was so distinct in each tale and also had very good twists before the wrap up. It was a better movie than most of the sex comedies that we got fooled for its promotions. I won't surprise if Hollywood or other film industry remake it. Why do we need to read 'Kama Sutra' while this movie is out there. Definitely there won't be a better movie for adults to enjoy whole heartily, especially not recently as I'm aware. Finally, without minors around, but for ourself to have a great time. Don't think it is a build-up because it delivers a good entertainment with lots of 'laugh out lauds'. ''Also, I'm required by federal law to inform you that I am a convicted sex offender.'' Honest, brave, funny, lust, awkward, the story adds up in a variety of things except there is no true spice like really spicy. Because its want to tickle you than taking up everything seriously. That's why the movie clicked very well, even though the story leaps were very tight because of the many layers to cover. All the five tales ends in (around) three random displays of the acts. The first one for the intro, then where the problem arises and ends with the solutions and twists. I would love to have part 2, not the follow up because I want new sex related words from its dictionary with freshened pairs. The 'phone sex' part was everyone's favourite. Its the talk of the movie related blog, reviews, database, IRC and apps, and I as well loved it. That does not mean other characters and stories are weaker than this one. The 'rape', 'role play' and others are all so good too. Different viewers enjoy different type, that is according to close to their sex fantasies from one of these, I believe. So are you ready for 'the little death'?.

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Production companies

Who made it

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  Metrol Technology

  GB

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  Head Gear Films

  GB

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  Spectrum Films

  AU

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  See Pictures

  AU

Key crew

• First Assistant CameraRiki Byrne
• Script SupervisorAria Harrison
• Still PhotographerSally Flegg
• EditorChristian Gazal
• Costume DesignIngrid Weir
• ProducerJamie Hilton
• ProducerMatt Reeder
• Production DesignXanthe Highfield
• ProducerMichael Petroni
• SongsGregg Arthur
• Title DesignerScott Geersen

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

• sexuality
• fetish
• couple
• sexual experimentation
• erotic fantasy

Release history · US

When it landed

• Theatrical2015-06-26R

Also known as

International titles

• A Funny Kind of LoveGB
• המוות הקטןIL
• A Pequena MorteBR
• Sex ActuallyNL
• To Właśnie SexPL
• O Outro Lado do SexoPT
• La petite mortCA
• La pequeña muerteES
• Der kleine Tod - Eine Komödie über SexDE
• Der Kleine Tod Eine Komoedie ueber SexDE