The Strange Ones

The Strange Ones

Directed by Lauren Wolkstein, Christopher Radcliff

Produced by Adastra Films, Machina Films

201114 min6.7 / 10

A cryptic, unsettling short film about two travelers whose seemingly innocent poolside respite conceals a darker, morally ambiguous relationship.

A man and a boy, traveling to an unknown destination, find respite in a motel swimming pool. On the surface all seems normal, but nothing is what it seems to be. Short film not to be confused with the 2017 feature film with the same name.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Strange Ones end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 96% of films.

  • Is The Strange Ones scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Is The Strange Ones sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is The Strange Ones easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is The Strange Ones violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% 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.

57/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity46

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise73

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Strange Ones

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Strange Ones

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Strange Ones, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Strange Ones, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Strange Ones, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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