
Red
Directed by Scott Sullivan
A tense, melancholic short about three rural teens whose hidden desires and the pressure of secrecy fracture their relationships and sense of self.
Red is the story of three teens in rural Pennsylvania who are torn apart by the closet. James and Lizzy's seemingly normal relationship is shattered by Aaron, the guy James hooked up with and who is unable to bear their secret and confronts James.
Questions people ask
Is Red sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Does Red end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.
Is Red scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is Red violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Red easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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.
Conventional, and it does not land.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Red
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Red
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Red, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Red, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Red, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





















































