Dirty Little Secrets
Dirty Little Secrets

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Dirty Little Secrets

1986
Movie
19 min
English

A delicious sense of dark humor in which a nerdy, young feet-fetishist, a department store management trainee, is assigned to women’s shoes with painfully funny results.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Ron M. SmithGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

This independent film centers on a young man struggling with the expectations and secrets within his seemingly idyllic suburban family. As he navigates adolescence and nascent relationships, he uncovers dark truths that challenge his perception of his parents and his own identity. The narrative explores themes of repression, societal pressures, and the painful process of growing up.

Critical Reception

Dirty Little Secrets received a limited release and garnered modest attention, often overshadowed by larger studio productions of the era. Critical reviews were mixed, with some praising its attempt at exploring complex family dynamics and others finding its execution uneven and predictable. Audience reception was generally lukewarm, reflecting its niche appeal.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its candid portrayal of adolescent struggles.

  • Criticized for a somewhat slow pace and conventional plot points.

  • Noted for solid performances from its relatively unknown cast.

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Fun Fact

The film was produced and directed by Ron M. Smith, who also wrote the screenplay, marking it as a personal project with a relatively small independent production budget.

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