Tremulous

Tremulous

Directed by Roberto Fiesco

Produced by Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía

201520 min6.6 / 10

A tender, bittersweet short film about two men who share an intimate night of connection, knowing it will be fleeting.

Carlos sweeps and mops the floor of an old-time barbershop. The day before Independence Day, among the customers is Julio. Their eyes meet, and when the barbershop closes Julio comes back for Carlos. They spend the night together, eating, chatting and even dancing, knowing full well that this encounter will be brief and short-lived.

Questions people ask

  • Is Tremulous violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Tremulous sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Tremulous scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Tremulous easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Does Tremulous 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.

54/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity68

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise45

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Tremulous

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Tremulous

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Tremulous, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Tremulous, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Tremulous, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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