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The writer / director of this film is not just making a Black Mirroresque horror but has something to say about our world. What should be an easy target is anything but for a hapless criminal holding up a local convenience store. It's funny, bloody and authentically cast. Beautifully shot too considering it's one stop location. The cast relish their roles from crim to customers there is a surprise around every corner of the aisle. It's a world we think we are familiar with but this film makes you think, stays with you and is ultimately wry, very funny. Highly recommended we'll worth your time to watch and digest during a tea break Love it!

The Co-op is near flawless in the way it looks and pulls off this amazing effect where it looks like a mega-budget film. That being said, none of it works without the actors really leaning into what at first is unexpected turn after unexpected turn. Then almost seamlessly and comically leaning heavily into that premise with almost daring tongue and cheek precision. To then to hit you with one last twist. Josh Matthews especially shines as the frustrated robber. Also there is a great sequence with Cameron's (the filmmaker) father, David. One of the funniest scenes in the short. Cameron S Mitchell is a director that I think will be someone to keep an eye on, he was born to tell stories and does it well. This is a triumph that keeps you engaged, laughing, and just amazed. Awesome that a film like this exists. Even more awesome that Slamdance gravitated toward it (not surprised at all though).