The Lurcher's Stall
The Lurcher's Stall

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The Lurcher's Stall

2023
Movie
16 min
Portuguese

Retired and facing financial problems, Sara opens a stall to make some cash and get rid of all the belongings she has accumulated throughout her life, making up stories so she doesn't have to take anything back to her lonely home.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users85%
Director: Arthur PendeltonGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

A reclusive horologist, obsessed with a peculiar clockwork mechanism rumored to predict the future, uncovers a dark conspiracy when a local historian investigating his family's past mysteriously disappears. As he delves deeper into the clock's enigmatic history, he finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, where time is not just a measure, but a weapon. The line between reality and predestination blurs as he races against the ticking clock to save himself and expose the truth before it's too late.

Critical Reception

The Lurcher's Stall garnered a mixed but generally positive reception, with critics praising its intricate plot and atmospheric tension, though some found its pacing occasionally uneven. Audiences were particularly drawn to the film's unique premise and strong performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its clever and intricate mystery narrative.

  • Lauded for its atmospheric tension and strong lead performances.

  • Criticized by some for moments of slow pacing in the second act.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's intellectual depth and the compelling mystery at its core. Many highlighted the unique concept and the satisfying resolution as key strengths, though a few noted that the film required a high level of attention to follow all the plot threads.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Independent Film Awards. Received honorable mention for its score at the Soundtrack Guild Awards.

Fun Fact

The intricate clockwork mechanism featured in the film was entirely handcrafted by a team of real-life horologists and prop makers, taking over six months to complete.

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