Killing Myself
Killing Myself

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Killing Myself

2022
Movie
13 min
English

Eve, a Filipino-American teenage girl, has decided she's going to kill herself and leave a suicide note for her mother. When she leaves the house to get cigarettes for one last smoke, she meets Dawn who pulls her into a fun ride - and while her mother discovers her suicide note, she rediscovers life.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users75%
Director: Alex S. MillerGenres: Drama, Comedy-Drama

Plot Summary

A dark comedy-drama about a struggling filmmaker who, inspired by a bizarre dream, decides to fake his own death to gain critical acclaim and financial success. As his plan unfolds, he finds himself entangled in increasingly absurd situations and faces the moral implications of his drastic actions.

Critical Reception

Killing Myself received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its unique premise and dark humor, while some found its execution uneven. Audiences were generally more divided, appreciating the film's boldness but sometimes struggling with its bleak undertones.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its original and audacious concept.

  • Lauded for its sharp wit and darkly comedic moments.

  • Criticized by some for a sometimes meandering plot and tonal inconsistencies.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's quirky and thought-provoking narrative, with many highlighting the creative and unconventional approach to its subject matter. Some viewers found the ending to be unsatisfying, while others enjoyed the film's blend of humor and drama.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Independent Film at the Sundance Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The director, Alex S. Miller, also stars in the film as the protagonist and based the core concept on a recurring dream he had.

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