Mr. Petrified Forrest

1992 0h 26m EN

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8.0

BANGER

★8.0TMDB · 1

DramaComedy

Synopsis

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A passport photographer named Steven Forrest is petrified of death following the sudden demise of his fearless buddy in a martini accident.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Sam Clay
Steven Forrest
Amanda Foreman
Paula
Tim Doyle
Marshall
David Bowe
Fred
Hal Alexander
Lou Forrest
Pat Alexander
Ellie Forrest
Thelma Lee
Auntie Carla
Johnny Cocktails
Stocky Mourner

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Matt Reeves
Writers: Matt Reeves
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 26-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Matt Reeves, shot by Richard Fannin. 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 J.J. Abrams. 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 Matt Reeves 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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Sam Clay and Amanda Foreman and Tim Doyle carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Matt Reeves directs. Richard Fannin behind the camera. J.J. Abrams scores. Matt Reeves cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 26-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
234 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Matt Reeves, shot by Richard Fannin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by J.J. Abrams. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Matt Reeves shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Sam Clay and Amanda Foreman and Tim Doyle carry the top of the cast.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.