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Perfectly Good Moment

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This psychosexual thriller asks the question: what happens when the things that make your relationship passionate and exciting are the same things that make it toxic? Ruby and David have been together on-and-off for 8 years, since she was 19 and he 34. Six months after Ruby last ran out on him, she has returned. Once the initial bliss of the reunion wears off, old toxic patterns re-emerge. Is David too demanding and controlling or is Ruby just too sensitive? Is Ruby as delicate and demure as she appears to be... or is there something more sinister behind the surface? Why did Ruby really come back?

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Joe Lipsett Anatomy of a Scream Podcast Network 04/01/2025
4/5
Deftly captures the impact of emotional abuse with a clever non-linear structure. The tight 72 minute runtime is exactly as long as the story requires. This is economical, indie thriller storytelling done right. Go to Full Review Bee Delores Horrorverse 01/31/2025
It's a real Good For Her film that'll stay with you long after the credits have rolled. Go to Full Review Kristy Strouse Cinematic Lovelies 11/14/2023
Perfectly Good Moment is a fantastic directorial debut from Lauren Greenhall. It has an admirable confidence and exudes a level of inventiveness and emotional residence that truly is a standout. Go to Full Review Amanda Mazzillo Film Inquiry 08/02/2023
Perfectly Good Moment is a difficult-to-watch and captivating thriller, expressing the dangers of both emotional and physical abuse, through a taut, well-structured script from Amanda Jane Stern Go to Full Review Chris Esper Film Threat 04/24/2023
8/10
Despite the uneven twist, Perfectly Good Moment is an engaging, exciting, and fresh thriller. Go to Full Review Q.V. Hough Vague Visages 04/20/2023
Despite a clever twist, Perfectly Good Moment doesn’t justify its 72-minute runtime. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jamie L @RT35999759 03/10/2025 Wonderful film. Taut writing and direction as well as superb acting. This has indie classic written all over it. See more Read all reviews
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Lauren Greenhall

Director

Amanda Jane Stern

Ruby

Stephen Carlile

David

Amanda Jane Stern

Screenwriter

Stephen Carlile

Producer

Julian Seltzer

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Synopsis This psychosexual thriller asks the question: what happens when the things that make your relationship passionate and exciting are the same things that make it toxic? Ruby and David have been together on-and-off for 8 years, since she was 19 and he 34. Six months after Ruby last ran out on him, she has returned. Once the initial bliss of the reunion wears off, old toxic patterns re-emerge. Is David too demanding and controlling or is Ruby just too sensitive? Is Ruby as delicate and demure as she appears to be... or is there something more sinister behind the surface? Why did Ruby really come back?
Director
Lauren Greenhall
Producer
Stephen Carlile, Lauren Greenhall, Amanda Jane Stern, Julian Seltzer
Screenwriter
Amanda Jane Stern, Julian Seltzer
Genre
Drama, Romance, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 12m