# The Dirties (2013)

> A seemingly playful student film about punishing high-school bullies becomes an unnerving study of friendship, violent revenge, and the danger of mistaking performance for reality.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/97681

## Facts

- Runtime: 83 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Crime
- Director: Matt Johnson
- Cast: Matt Johnson, Owen Williams, Krista Madison, Shailene Garnett, Jay McCarrol, Brandon Wickens, Josh Boles, Padraig Singal
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2334896/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: witty, awkward, unsettling, indie film night, discussion group viewing

## Synopsis

A darkly comedic exploration of friendship and revenge unfolds in the halls of high school.

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