
Film Geek
His Knowledge is your misery.
Directed by James Westby
A comedic character study of a socially awkward film obsessive who finds validation and voice through online criticism, balancing cringe humor with genuine pathos.
The story of Scotty Pelk, a socially inept video store clerk who gets fired from his job and becomes a sensation as an online film critic.
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Genres
Questions people ask
Is Film Geek violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Film Geek scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is Film Geek easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Is Film Geek sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Film Geek end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Film Geek
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Film Geek
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Film Geek, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Film Geek, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Film Geek, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































