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Skeletons

  • 2021
  • 18m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
45
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Skeletons (2021)
Written and Directed by Adam DeCarlo

a Keep or Destroy Production

Starring 
Tommy Beardmore
Robin Lord Taylor
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DramaShort

A man must confront the pain and trauma of a past relationship, as a former lover unexpectedly arrives on his doorstep.A man must confront the pain and trauma of a past relationship, as a former lover unexpectedly arrives on his doorstep.A man must confront the pain and trauma of a past relationship, as a former lover unexpectedly arrives on his doorstep.

  • Director
    • Adam DeCarlo
  • Writer
    • Adam DeCarlo
  • Stars
    • Robin Lord Taylor
    • Tom Downing
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    45
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Adam DeCarlo
    • Writer
      • Adam DeCarlo
    • Stars
      • Robin Lord Taylor
      • Tom Downing
    • 9User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Robin Lord Taylor
    Robin Lord Taylor
    • Christopher
    Tom Downing
    Tom Downing
    • David
    • (as a different name)
    • Director
      • Adam DeCarlo
    • Writer
      • Adam DeCarlo
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    10alemagico

    Powerful and Breathtaking

    You would never on a rainy day expect to see someone of the past back in your life not even in your house. You may think you have forgotten but there it is knocking on your door once again reminding you what could be or what's left of it....

    This short film is defenetly a must watch. Powerful and breathtaking. The lightning and color design creates an atmosphere like no other. Is the perfect mood for this two characters so well played by non other than Tommy and Robin.

    Script wise also is impressive and every bit of it makes a huge impact that not only makes you think but see how this goes between them bit by bit. The more you invest yourself in the story the more you realize how deep it is.

    Music score also is beautiful. It helps too with the setting. Set design also is great. All of it if I'm honest.

    Adam as a director really did a massive yet incredible and stunning job. Putting all this together...masterpiece.

    Hope more festivals check this out and support it. Fantastic and captivating. Bravo for real.
    9atzinaria

    Our actions hurts others as much as they hurt ourselves

    Watched it during Prideflix festival:

    A stormy night is the perfect scenario for Adam DeCarlo short film "Skelletons" as two past lovers find themselves in the same room after years of being apart, however is not a joyful reencounter what awaits them as guilt and regret pour into the room mirroring the rain outside.

    In the quiet of this intimate reencounter vulnerabilities are shown as the walls of the past come crumbling down. Some mistakes are unforgivable and they hurt our loved ones as much as they hurt ourselves, this is shown by David (Tommy Beardmore) and Christopher (Robin Lord Taylor) who find themselves forced to live a shared pain that broke them apart on the first place.

    The twist and turns of the script are on point with the powerful acting of both professional actors who reveal piece by piece the truth of their characters past, their performance gives a sense of familiarity between two lovers who were once confortable with each other and despite the grief for what they can no longer have they still care deeply for the other well-being.

    Personally I enjoyed Skelletons as a well thought well written story that gets the audience caught in the emotional turmoil of the characters confrontation with their past mistakes and themselves, the music and lighting form an atmosphere where memories, actions and their consequences all converge in a single night and once that moment is over is time to live on.

    Overall is a great piece of work brought up by a small but amazingly dedicated cast and crew, their talent shows up on the resulting film and its lasting impression on the audience.
    10EllieS84

    Breathtaking

    Beautiful film from start to end. So much emotion in a short time but it had me so invested. The acting was exquisite. The lighting and music captured the emotion perfectly. And a surprise ending. Loved it.
    10jay_driftz

    Beautifully poignant

    "Skeletons" may be a short, but it is packed full of emotion.

    The unexpected arrival of an ex has two men confronting past mistakes and guilt, and wondering if forgiveness can ever be possible. Every emotion is palpable thanks to the powerful performances from both actors, and the dramatic lighting adds to the sense of long held pain finally being exposed and faced after years of lurking in the shadows of both men's lives.

    The most striking thing is how real it feels, from the relationship between David and Christopher to how our actions and the choices we make can affect both our own lives and those of the people we love, how everyone finds their own way to deal with life's obstacles, and how feelings - both good and bad - can be difficult to forget.

    A stunning and poignant film from a small but talented team.
    10madiwalkermackenzie

    My review on skeletons

    It was absolutely incredible, a true work of art!!

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      Filmed over two days during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    • Release date
      • June 27, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Keep or Destroy
      • Incline Productions
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      • $15,000 (estimated)
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      • 18m
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      • 1.78 : 1

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