I really enjoyed this post! I learned sooooo much from shooting my first short. Especially as a writer, actress, director. At a certain point I was like “I understand now why people choose to just write and direct at first 😩😹.”
One of the main differences I noticed from reading the Date From Hell script and watching the short is that watching I was more caught up with the couple, and didn’t notice the grifter. So the reveal read more comedy, fun, even high camp (in the best way).
Reading, I clocked the grifter immediately, so was more on to the sinister tone. (Also I watched the movie first, so didn’t have the element of surprise).
And this script (and film) had some great comedic lines, like “Diary Queen” being a “status thing.”
Great film. I love how Bobby-Dean kind of ends up being the most sinister of the bunch.
And then there’s the drifter—chili-cheese fry munching, finger-lickin’, playing it cool in the corner?? No greasy stares this time. No obvious tells. Just a guy in the corner.
Maybe he finally learned that trying not to look like you’re lookin’… well, that’s the dead giveaway. Maybe he can pull it off nex—wait.
Oh thank you for watching it. Did you also read the script? I'm curious what the big difference between the two you might have noticed. I love that final shot when Susie looks at the camera.
thank you for reading and taking the time to comment! Let me know what you think of the film and if what differences between the script and the film you caught.
I really enjoyed this post! I learned sooooo much from shooting my first short. Especially as a writer, actress, director. At a certain point I was like “I understand now why people choose to just write and direct at first 😩😹.”
One of the main differences I noticed from reading the Date From Hell script and watching the short is that watching I was more caught up with the couple, and didn’t notice the grifter. So the reveal read more comedy, fun, even high camp (in the best way).
Reading, I clocked the grifter immediately, so was more on to the sinister tone. (Also I watched the movie first, so didn’t have the element of surprise).
And this script (and film) had some great comedic lines, like “Diary Queen” being a “status thing.”
Hilarious.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your insights! It’s so fun to see things through your eyes!
The Drifter is actually Ven, the director and co-writer! And this was the last time he tried to do all 3, so yes, it is not easy! 🤣
Great film. I love how Bobby-Dean kind of ends up being the most sinister of the bunch.
And then there’s the drifter—chili-cheese fry munching, finger-lickin’, playing it cool in the corner?? No greasy stares this time. No obvious tells. Just a guy in the corner.
Maybe he finally learned that trying not to look like you’re lookin’… well, that’s the dead giveaway. Maybe he can pull it off nex—wait.
Hahaha! “chili-cheese fry munching, finger-lickin’, playing it cool” - that’s actually played by Ven, the director!
I enjoyed it! The twist ending was GOOD! I like that unresolved ending with the bartender - leaves the viewer with stories in their head - !
Oh thank you for watching it. Did you also read the script? I'm curious what the big difference between the two you might have noticed. I love that final shot when Susie looks at the camera.
What a great experience. I look forward to watching!
thank you for reading and taking the time to comment! Let me know what you think of the film and if what differences between the script and the film you caught.