The Dirties

Two best friends, Matt and Owen, are obsessed with creating a裆 play about the Columbine High School massacre. As their obsession deepens, their project blurs the lines between fiction and reality, leading to increasingly disturbing and dangerous behavior. The film explores the psychological impact of their fixation and the unsettling consequences of their artistic endeavors.

The Dirties was met with critical acclaim, praised for its unique and unsettling approach to a sensitive subject matter. Critics lauded its raw performances, innovative filmmaking style, and its ability to provoke thought and discussion. The film generated considerable buzz for its brave exploration of disturbing themes and its ambiguous narrative.

• A disturbingly effective and thought-provoking examination of obsession and imitation.

• Praised for its raw, naturalistic performances and meta-cinematic approach.

• The film skillfully navigates a controversial topic with unsettling nuance.

Google audience: Audiences were generally impressed by the film's originality and its unflinching look at disturbing themes. Many found the performances compelling and the unique storytelling technique to be effective in creating a sense of unease and realism. Some viewers, however, expressed that the subject matter was challenging and the film's ambiguity could be divisive.

Won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Narrative Feature at the Slamdance Film Festival.

The film's director, Matthew Johnson, also stars in it and the dialogue was largely improvised, adding to its raw and authentic feel.