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A 15-minute scam that'll make you question every book on your shelf.
IMDb
83

Bedtime Story (2018)

short & savageHollywood hustlebittersweet bite

Overview

ComedyDrama

A cash-strapped literary agent hatches a plan to turn a lousy writer into a bestselling author.

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Content warning
artistic integrity vs. commercial successreality vs. manufactured truthdesperation and moral compromise

Standout Aspects

Acting

Patrick Fischler's desperate charm carries every frame.

Writing

Tight, brutal dialogue about selling lies.

Best for:Solo: Quick hit for cynical creatives who know the industry game.·Rewatch: Catch the subtle fraud details you missed first time.
Kevin Alejandro

Director

Kevin Alejandro

ReleasedAug 17, 2018
Runtime15m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Grey Rider Productions
Alejandro Films

Top Cast

Patrick Fischler

Patrick Fischler

Melvin

Tricia Helfer

Tricia Helfer

Elizabeth

Natalie Dreyfuss

Natalie Dreyfuss

Zoe

Chris Payne Gilbert

Chris Payne Gilbert

Librarian

Jessica Lu

Jessica Lu

Coco

Derek Ray

Derek Ray

Shop Owner

Henry Simmons

Henry Simmons

Therapist

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director Kevin Alejandro is better known as Detective Dan Espinoza on Lucifer — this is his darkly comic directorial debut.

Insight

The film slyly mirrors the 'fake it till you make it' reality of influencer culture that exploded after its 2018 release.

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