Disparate, Shifty Fate
Disparate, Shifty Fate

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Disparate, Shifty Fate

2017
Movie
4 min
English

Wax and wane until there is naught but boring pain.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users70%
Director: Unknown DirectorGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disillusioned detective is drawn into a complex web of deceit when a series of seemingly unrelated disappearances plague a small, isolated town. As he delves deeper, he uncovers dark secrets and a conspiracy that reaches the highest echelons of the community. The investigation forces him to confront his own past and question the true nature of justice.

Critical Reception

Disparate, Shifty Fate received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. While praised for its atmospheric tension and compelling central mystery, some found the plot convoluted and the ending unsatisfying. The performances, particularly from the lead cast, were generally highlighted as a strong point.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and suspenseful build-up.

  • The performances were a significant highlight, grounding the intricate plot.

  • Some critics found the narrative too convoluted and the resolution abrupt.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and the acting, though many felt the story became overly complicated in its latter half, leaving some plot threads unresolved or unsatisfying.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Independent Thriller at the 2018 Saturn Awards.

Fun Fact

The remote town used for filming was specifically chosen for its isolated geography, which added to the film's unsettling and claustrophobic atmosphere.

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