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Two misogynistic businessmen, Chad and Howard, decide to systematically sabotage the emotional lives of women they encounter in their corporate environment. They embark on a cruel game, manipulating and deceiving various women for their own amusement and perceived intellectual superiority. The film explores themes of power, misogyny, and the psychological games people play.

Neil LaBute's debut film, 'In the Company of Men,' was a controversial and divisive film upon its release. It was praised by some critics for its unflinching, albeit bleak, portrayal of corporate misogyny and its dark, satirical humor. However, many others found the film's subject matter deeply disturbing and its characters irredeemably vile, leading to strong reactions.

• Brilliantly unsettling and darkly comic exploration of male entitlement and misogyny.

• Characters are so repellent that the film becomes an endurance test for some viewers.

• A provocative and audacious debut that sparks uncomfortable conversations.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a disturbing but thought-provoking satire on toxic masculinity and corporate culture. While some appreciated its dark humor and sharp social commentary, many were unsettled by the extreme misogyny and the unpleasantness of the characters, making it a polarizing watch.

Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best First Screenplay (Neil LaBute).

The film was shot on a very low budget, around $25,000, with LaBute initially intending it as a theater project.