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Tempo Rubato

An experimental horror/comedy in pantomime

NR 2025 · 25 min · Horror, Comedy, Fantasy, Music

The night before her eighteenth birthday recital, an overworked and undertalented pianist is abducted by three ghouls.

Directed by Sonny Newman · Written by Sonny Newman

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