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Sour Minnows

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Two friends stumble upon an unusual sight: six men sensually licking the pavement on an empty LA street. For Ricky, this moment ruptures something. As his reality grows porous, and his memories begin to slip and slide, he finds himself in contact with "The Yellow Thing," an entity that wears people like costumes. As Ricky adapts to his expanding worldview, a delirious new logic takes hold.

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Alison Foreman IndieWire 1d
B+
And while it’s formally imperfect, Atkins’ latest is intellectually remarkable. Rather than diminishing danger by pretending to diagnose it, this unclassifiable, haunting effort ends on a note of bittersweet comfort. Go to Full Review Clint Worthington RogerEbert.com 5d
Atkins’ film does capture that feeling of being trapped in your own existential collapse. And for that, it’s a strangely comforting feeling. The world makes less sense every day, but at least we’re not alone. Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film 5d
4.5/5
Sometimes there is nothing to be said. The camera lingers on the actor’s faces, communication become voiceless. Go to Full Review Louisa Moore Screen Zealots 6d
I didn’t totally vibe with this one, but it’s hard not to admire a film so committed to its own strange wavelength. Its Lynchian imagery, creeping paranoia, and deadpan humor come together to create something that feels genuinely original. Go to Full Review Sarah Musnicky But Why Tho? 6d
6.5/10
Sour Minnows is not going to be embraced by all, and that’s okay. It’s a niche film that ironically defies categorization, making it an intriguing watch when you get down to the nitty-gritty. Go to Full Review Sean Boelman FandomWire Jul 27
6/10
Not everything about Sour Minnows works, but the things that work well work a lot better than they should on paper. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Harrison Atkins

Director

David Brown

Actor

Suzanna Son

Actor

Chase Williamson

Actor

Julia Jones

Actor

Phil Burgers

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Movie Info

Synopsis Two friends stumble upon an unusual sight: six men sensually licking the pavement on an empty LA street. For Ricky, this moment ruptures something. As his reality grows porous, and his memories begin to slip and slide, he finds himself in contact with "The Yellow Thing," an entity that wears people like costumes. As Ricky adapts to his expanding worldview, a delirious new logic takes hold.
Director
Harrison Atkins
Producer
Harrison Atkins, Sarah Winshall, Allison Bunce, Kate Banford, Mel Barnes, Suzanna Son, Anne Gormely
Screenwriter
Harrison Atkins
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 23m
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