
Dismissed
He would kill for a good grade.
Directed by Benjamin Arfmann
Produced by Making Film, BoulderLight Pictures
A dark psychological thriller about a predatory student's obsessive manipulation of a teacher, built on escalating blackmail and menace.
A straight-edged teacher finds trouble when an honors student is willing to do anything to get an A.
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Questions people ask
Is Dismissed scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is Dismissed one of a kind? No. Less singular than 94% of films.
Is Dismissed easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Does Dismissed end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Dismissed violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is Dismissed sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Dismissed
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Dismissed
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Dismissed, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Dismissed, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Dismissed, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































