Doodlebug

1997 0h 3m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 509

Horror

Synopsis

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There's something in his apartment. A man looking for an insect-like thing devolves into a bout of insanity as his subconscious mind begins to strangle his waking one.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jeremy Theobald
The Man

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Christopher Nolan
Writers: Christopher Nolan
Languages: No Language
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 3-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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29 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Christopher Nolan, shot by Christopher Nolan. 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 David Julyan. 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 Christopher Nolan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0411302 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Christopher Nolan directs. Christopher Nolan behind the camera. David Julyan scores. Christopher Nolan cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in No Language.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 3-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
229 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Christopher Nolan, shot by Christopher Nolan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by David Julyan. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Christopher Nolan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7IMDB entry: tt0411302 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.