Market
Market

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Market

2016
Movie
7 min
English

A short film created by Adam Zhu featuring skaters Genesis Evans & Shawn Powers with music from Wiki, Dev Hynes, Show Me The Body, Sporting Life & Onyx Collective - MARKET, was originally released in January 2016 and unfortunately lost with the Letter Racer YT. It's now recovered and available for your viewing pleasure.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Director: Daniel E. TayGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A struggling writer finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse after witnessing a mysterious transaction. As he delves deeper into the underbelly of the city, he uncovers a conspiracy that puts his life and the lives of those he cares about at risk. The film follows his desperate attempts to escape the clutches of unseen forces and expose the truth before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Market received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its suspenseful atmosphere and performances, while some noted its predictable plot elements. Audiences generally found it to be an engaging thriller, though it did not achieve widespread commercial success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and solid performances.

  • Criticized for occasional plot predictability.

  • An engaging indie thriller with a compelling premise.

Google audience: N/A

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a shoestring budget, with much of the cast and crew being film students or independent filmmakers contributing their time and talent.

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