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Big Break

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Dennis Harvey Variety 1d
It’s not a formula that generates huge laughs, and the material here is seldom all that inspired even as it playfully exploits horror conventions. Yet the results are fun and reasonably funny throughout. Go to Full Review Alison Foreman IndieWire Jul 22
B+
A remarkably revealing indie film and a brutally fun time for anyone facing professional woes in a creative field right now. Go to Full Review Jonathan DeHaan Nightmare on Film Street 3d
80%
Big Break is full of big belly laughs, thanks especially to the group’s ability to skewer the absurdity of friendship dynamics or animate the cartoonish intensity of awkward anxiety. Not to mention a slapstick serial killer sub plot! Go to Full Review Joe Botten Loud and Clear Reviews Jul 21
3/5
A slyly interesting first feature, made by a unit so cohesive the seams become part of the charm. [...] This may not be Simple Town’s big break, but it is a promising crack in the door. Go to Full Review Chad Collins Dread Central Jul 21
4/5
Big Break lives up to its title in a rip-roaring horror/comedy that thrusts Simple Town to the genre forefront. Go to Full Review Karina Adelgaard Heaven of Horror Jul 21
4/5
...this is a horror-comedy with a serial killer, which means we’re also getting a thriller element. All of it works, so I highly recommend watching it when you can. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Ian Faria

Director

Caroline Yost

Actor

Sam Lanier

Actor

Felipe Di Poi Tamargo

Actor

Will Niedmann

Actor

Lena Engelstein

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Big Break

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Movie Info

Director
Ian Faria
Producer
Ani Schroeter, Conor Hannon, Graham Mason, Sarah Wilson, Richie Doyle
Screenwriter
Sam Lanier
Production Co
Bronxburgh
Genre
Comedy, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 27m