Hypnic Jerk
“What is a hypnic jerk?”
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Hypnic Jerk unfolds as a dreamlike tale of a man who buys a banana from a street vendor and is drawn into a strange, shifting journey. Starring Thomas Roman Howell and Matt Bertzyk, the film moves between the everyday and the surreal, with quiet performances that bring depth and nuance. Through oblique gestures and subtle shifts in tone, Devereaux shapes a disorienting narrative that hovers between waking and sleep, humor and unease.
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Hypnic Jerk (2018) Max Devereaux Short Film
Type: Clip • Published 2023-01-20
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29/05/2018
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Devereaux
- Original Title
- Hypnic Jerk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 29/05/2018
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Devereaux
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Max Devereaux
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Hypnic Jerk about?
Hypnic Jerk unfolds as a dreamlike tale of a man who buys a banana from a street vendor and is drawn into a strange, shifting journey. Starring Thomas Roman Howell and Matt Bertzyk, the film moves between the everyday and the surreal, with quiet performances that bring depth and nuance. Through oblique gestures and subtle shifts in tone, Devereaux shapes a disorienting narrative that hovers between waking and sleep, humor and unease.
Who directed Hypnic Jerk?
Hypnic Jerk was directed by Max Devereaux.
Who stars in Hypnic Jerk?
The principal cast of Hypnic Jerk includes Thomas Roman Howell, Matt Bertzyk.
When was Hypnic Jerk released and how long is it?
Hypnic Jerk was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hypnic Jerk?
Hypnic Jerk holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).