Floor Scrapers
Floor Scrapers

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Floor Scrapers

2023
Movie
61 min
English

A group of seedy contractors rush to finish work on a dilapidated home while dealing with the aftermath of a workplace accident. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohALDLaOMdQ

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users78%
Director: Jamie B. KendallGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

In the gritty underbelly of a forgotten industrial town, a group of former factory workers, disenfranchised and desperate, turn to crime to survive. Led by a charismatic but troubled former foreman, they embark on a series of increasingly risky heists, testing their loyalty and their morality. As the stakes rise, they find themselves targeted by both the authorities and a dangerous local syndicate.

Critical Reception

Floor Scrapers garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its raw performances and atmospheric depiction of working-class struggle, while some found the plot predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visceral and gritty portrayal of desperation.

  • Strong performances anchor the film's bleak narrative.

  • Pacing occasionally falters, but the emotional impact is undeniable.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's authentic depiction of blue-collar life and the compelling character arcs, although some wished for a more original storyline.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Independent Film at the Austin Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film's industrial setting was shot in a series of actual, decommissioned factories in Pennsylvania, adding to its authentic, lived-in feel.

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