
12:01 PM
Directed by Jonathan Heap
A cerebral science-fiction premise about temporal entrapment that explores existential dread and the search for meaning within an inescapable loop.
12:01 PM is a 1990 short film directed by Jonathan Heap and starring Kurtwood Smith. It follows Myron Castleman, an everyman who keeps repeating the same hour of his life, from 12:01 PM to 1:00 PM.
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Is 12:01 PM scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is 12:01 PM violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is 12:01 PM sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Does 12:01 PM end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is 12:01 PM easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





















































