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A $1000 budget, zero chill, and somehow more heart than most $100M blockbusters.
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IMDb
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Rotten Tomatoes
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Google
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Defective (2017)

DIY cyberpunkCanadian gritparanoid chase thriller

Overview

ActionScience FictionThriller

Set in the near future where Rhett Murphy and his estranged sister Jean are forced to flee from a militant police state after witnessing the dark secrets of a nefarious corporation.

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Content warning
murderfutureon the runchasepolice state
surveillance capitalismdisability as deviancefound family vs blood bondsresistance under oppression

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Inventive low-budget worldbuilding that puts studios to shame.

Direction

Eveneshen squeezes maximum tension from minimal resources.

Writing

Siblings who actually feel related—messy, loyal, infuriating.

Best for:Solo: Late night when you want scrappy underdog energy.·Streaming: Support indie sci-fi that punches above its weight class.·Rewatch: Spot the clever workarounds for budget limitations.
Heads up:Violence: Sudden gun violence and close-quarters combat throughout.·Disturbing: Ableist state violence against 'defective' citizens is central theme.
R

Director

Reese Eveneshen

ReleasedOct 17, 2017
Runtime1h 41m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelmedium
Possibility Films

Top Cast

Colin Paradine

Colin Paradine

Rhett Murphy

Raven Cousens

Raven Cousens

Raven Cousens

Raven Cousens

Jean Harlan

Dennis Andres

Dennis Andres

Nick Smyth

Nick Smyth

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Shot in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario for roughly $1,000 CAD, with cast and crew working deferred payment.

Insight

The 'defective' label specifically targets neurodivergence and physical disability, making this rare disability-conscious cyberpunk.

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