# Shotgun Stories (2007)

> After their father's death, rival half-brothers in rural Arkansas are drawn into a stark and escalating cycle of family retaliation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7027

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Director: Jeff Nichols
- Cast: Michael Shannon, Douglas Ligon, Barlow Jacobs, Michael Abbott Jr., Travis Smith, Lynnsee Provence, David Rhodes, Glenda Pannell
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0952682/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, brooding, austere, quiet evening, serious movie night

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of brotherly rivalry and the lengths one will go to for family loyalty.

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