A Date with an Enfield
A Date with an Enfield

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A Date with an Enfield

2016
Movie
3 min
English

A short and personal animation, exploring nostalgia and place in the digital age. Every single frame of the film has been hand drawn onto parchment, creating a space where love, myth and Google Maps can intertwine.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Jake MahaffyGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a near-future society where relationships are tightly controlled and sex is a commodity, a young woman is drawn to a mysterious, intelligent entity that manifests through technology. As their connection deepens, she must confront the ethical implications and potential dangers of this unprecedented union. The film explores themes of isolation, desire, and the blurring lines between humanity and artificial intelligence.

Critical Reception

A Date with an Enfield received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its inventive premise and atmospheric tension. Some found the pacing to be slow at times, while others lauded its unique approach to science fiction and horror tropes. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating its originality and thought-provoking narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its original and unsettling concept.

  • Lauded for its atmospheric dread and exploration of technological intimacy.

  • Some reviewers noted a deliberate, sometimes slow, pacing.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available generally appreciate the film's unique narrative and thematic depth, finding it a thought-provoking, if sometimes unconventional, viewing experience.

Fun Fact

The film's concept draws inspiration from the 1987 film 'Mannequin', but reimagines it within a dark, futuristic, and cautionary science fiction framework.

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