
5lbs of Pressure
Some cycles are never broken.
Directed by Phil Allocco
Produced by Tetrad Productions, Make Things Work
A gritty crime thriller about cycles of violence and redemption, centered on an ex-con navigating family, revenge, and escape from a criminal underworld.
Fresh out of prison after serving time for murder, Adam returns to his old stomping grounds to seek out a son who doesn't know him. Eli, the brother of the man he killed is looking for revenge. Mike, is trying to escape a life of crime living under the thumb of his gangster Uncle.
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Is 5lbs of Pressure scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is 5lbs of Pressure sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Is 5lbs of Pressure violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Does 5lbs of Pressure end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is 5lbs of Pressure easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































