
Struck by Lightning
What are the odds of surviving high school?
Directed by Brian Dannelly
Produced by Camellia Entertainment, Permut Presentations
A darkly comedic coming-of-age story told from beyond the grave, balancing high school social scheming with reflections on mortality and meaning.
After being struck and killed by lightning, a young man recounts the way he blackmailed his fellow classmates into contributing to his literary magazine.
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Questions people ask
Is Struck by Lightning sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Does Struck by Lightning end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Struck by Lightning violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Struck by Lightning easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.
Is Struck by Lightning scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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