Key

Name: Key
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Released: 2011-01-01
Duration: 1 h 27 min
Cast: Nathan Sapsford, Sam Forrest, Steve Brian, Noah James Butler, Farah Lavassani

2011·Movie

·1h 27min·

Mystery Thriller

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Key fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

Tension8
Scare7
Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Melancholy6
Pathos5
Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Dark Humor6
Wit & Wordplay4
Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

World Immersion7
Dialogue Centrality6
Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Intrigue9
Direction7
Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography7
Editing7
Music Composition7

Energy

High

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

Key is tense, scary, and fast-paced.

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All energy traits

Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Scare7Frightening moments and scares.
Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.

Adrenaline6High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Violence6Physical conflict and intensity.
Spectacle4Scale and set-piece grandeur.

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Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.

Uncanny6Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
Grotesque5Macabre, distorted imagery.

Heart

Low

Emotionally reserved

It keeps its emotions at a distance.

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All heart traits

Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Catharsis4Emotional release and payoff.
Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.

Wonder3Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Coming of Age2Personal growth and self-discovery.
Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.

Related traits

Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.

Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.

Humor

Medium

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect some dark humor.

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All humor traits

Dark Humor6Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.

Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.

World

Medium

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

Its world is built around everyday modern life, crime, and the mind.

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All world traits

World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.

Related traits

Contemporary Realism10Modern, grounded storytelling.
Crime9Heists, investigation, and underworld.
Psychological9Inner worlds and mind games.

Mystery8Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
Tech & Humanity5Human stories in a tech world.

Craft

High

Solid, not remarkable

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.

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All craft traits

Intrigue9Curiosity and investigative pull.
Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting7Performance craft and presence.
Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.

Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Non-linear Narrative4Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.

Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.

Style

High

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
Music Composition7Score and musical identity.

Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Music Centrality5The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.

Grotesque5Macabre, distorted imagery.

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About

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During a routine autopsy, forensic pathologist Martin Revell finds a key in a suicide victim's stomach. His investigation into the seemingly inanimate object leads to a world of obsession, insanity, and homicide.

Psychological ThrillerForensic InvestigationMysteryDark AtmosphereIntriguing PremiseObsessionInsanityTwisted NarrativeBleak Tone

Actors

Nathan Sapsford

Martin Revell

Crew

Directed by:

Rob Hamilton

Written by:

Rob Hamilton, A.J. Hordijk

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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