Name: Absentia
Released: 2023-05-16
Duration: 19 min
Cast: Sean Mikesh, Miles Dinou, Charlee Rubino, Jorge Roca, Drew Reuschlein

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When worlds collide.

Love at first sight turns awry when reality and fantasy begin to merge.

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Psychological Horror
Surreal Romance
Uncanny Valley
Mind-Bending Mystery
Atmospheric Dread
Emotional Turmoil
Indie Thriller
Dream Logic
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Directed by: Miles Dinou
Written by: Miles Dinou
Produced by: J.D. Grant
Music by: Matt Walker, Jim Dinou

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May 16, 2023 · 19 min · Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released: May 16, 2023
Runtime: 19 min
Content: Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Original language: English
Budget: $100

Tropes

Magical Homeless Person, Big Creepy-Crawlies, All Trolls Are Different +9

Magical Homeless Person
Big Creepy-Crawlies
All Trolls Are Different
Hollywood Healing
Police Are Useless
Yank the Dog's Chain
You Have to Believe Me!
Nothing Is Scarier
Downer Ending
Jackass Genie
Blue-and-Orange Morality
The Fair Folk

12 of 30 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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3 questions, like "Is Absentia good for date night?"

Questions about Absentia

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Is Absentia good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will Absentia scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does Absentia use?

Magical Homeless PersonBig Creepy-CrawliesAll Trolls Are DifferentHollywood HealingPolice Are UselessYank the Dog's ChainYou Have to Believe Me!Nothing Is ScarierDowner EndingJackass GenieBlue-and-Orange MoralityThe Fair Folkand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Magical Homeless Person, Big Creepy-Crawlies, and All Trolls Are Different.