Ex Drummer

• Comedy
• Crime
• Drama
• Thriller

A darkly comedic thriller unfolds as a cynical, blocked writer unexpectedly finds himself recruited as the drummer for a band comprised entirely of adults with physical and mental disabilities. What begins as a seemingly exploitative arrangement—a writer seeking material, bandmates seeking validation—quickly devolves into a manipulative game where power dynamics shift and genuine connections are questioned. The film distinguishes itself from typical underdog stories by refusing to romanticize its characters’ vulnerabilities, instead portraying them with messy, unflinching honesty, and challenging the audience to confront their own prejudices and assumptions about artistry, agency, and the price of creative inspiration. The narrative builds a disturbing tension, fuelled by the writer’s escalating control and the band’s unawareness of their increasing exploitation, culminating in a shocking betrayal that upends expectations of the feel-good musical genre.