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Skeletons

  • 2021
  • 18m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
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Skeletons (2021)
Written and Directed by Adam DeCarlo

a Keep or Destroy Production

Starring 
Tommy Beardmore
Robin Lord Taylor
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A man must confront the pain and trauma of a past relationship, as a former lover unexpectedly arrives on his doorstep.A man must confront the pain and trauma of a past relationship, as a former lover unexpectedly arrives on his doorstep.A man must confront the pain and trauma of a past relationship, as a former lover unexpectedly arrives on his doorstep.

  • Director
    • Adam DeCarlo
  • Writer
    • Adam DeCarlo
  • Stars
    • Robin Lord Taylor
    • Tom Downing
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    45
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Adam DeCarlo
    • Writer
      • Adam DeCarlo
    • Stars
      • Robin Lord Taylor
      • Tom Downing
    • 9User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Robin Lord Taylor
    Robin Lord Taylor
    • Christopher
    Tom Downing
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      • Adam DeCarlo
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      • Adam DeCarlo
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    9atzinaria

    Our actions hurts others as much as they hurt ourselves

    Watched it during Prideflix festival:

    A stormy night is the perfect scenario for Adam DeCarlo short film "Skelletons" as two past lovers find themselves in the same room after years of being apart, however is not a joyful reencounter what awaits them as guilt and regret pour into the room mirroring the rain outside.

    In the quiet of this intimate reencounter vulnerabilities are shown as the walls of the past come crumbling down. Some mistakes are unforgivable and they hurt our loved ones as much as they hurt ourselves, this is shown by David (Tommy Beardmore) and Christopher (Robin Lord Taylor) who find themselves forced to live a shared pain that broke them apart on the first place.

    The twist and turns of the script are on point with the powerful acting of both professional actors who reveal piece by piece the truth of their characters past, their performance gives a sense of familiarity between two lovers who were once confortable with each other and despite the grief for what they can no longer have they still care deeply for the other well-being.

    Personally I enjoyed Skelletons as a well thought well written story that gets the audience caught in the emotional turmoil of the characters confrontation with their past mistakes and themselves, the music and lighting form an atmosphere where memories, actions and their consequences all converge in a single night and once that moment is over is time to live on.

    Overall is a great piece of work brought up by a small but amazingly dedicated cast and crew, their talent shows up on the resulting film and its lasting impression on the audience.
    10poetisaerrante

    Brillant and emotional film

    Brilliant and emotional film. The performance of the two fabulous and intimate actors in an environment created for them. The unexpected ending. In short, a film that will captivate you from the first moment. I saw it from the online platform and the only thing missing... were some subtitles so I wouldn't miss anything from the script. I hope to see it one day on the big screen.
    10madiwalkermackenzie

    My review on skeletons

    It was absolutely incredible, a true work of art!!
    10EllieS84

    Breathtaking

    Beautiful film from start to end. So much emotion in a short time but it had me so invested. The acting was exquisite. The lighting and music captured the emotion perfectly. And a surprise ending. Loved it.
    10hl-22333

    A true piece of art

    Is forgiveness always an option? Can everything in the past be healed?

    This movie brings up some deep and well known topics to all of us, and it gives you some really intense and great acting.

    Watching it feels like being in the same room as the actors and at points it's almost intimidating to watch them struggle, but you just can't look away because it drags you in.

    I highly recommend it. It's a true piece of art and should not go unnoticed.

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      Filmed over two days during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    • Release date
      • June 27, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Keep or Destroy
      • Incline Productions
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      • $15,000 (estimated)
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      • 18m
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      • 1.78 : 1

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