A Nasty Piece of Work
Directed by Charles Hood
Produced by Blumhouse Television
A dark psychological thriller that weaponizes corporate ambition and holiday expectations into a violent competition, blending workplace dread with horror.
A mid-level corporate employee finds out he’s not getting the Christmas bonus he was expecting, but his boss invites him to earn a promotion by beating his professional rival in a violent competition.
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Questions people ask
Is A Nasty Piece of Work violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is A Nasty Piece of Work easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Is A Nasty Piece of Work scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
Does A Nasty Piece of Work end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is A Nasty Piece of Work sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like A Nasty Piece of Work
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as A Nasty Piece of Work
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like A Nasty Piece of Work, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like A Nasty Piece of Work, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like A Nasty Piece of Work, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
