August 11, 2023
There’s something irresistible about a movie that slowly peels back the layers of a seemingly idyllic small town to reveal the secrets, scandals, and hidden darkness that lie beneath its charming exterior. Small towns make such great settings for intrigue and mystery precisely because of their reputation where everyone knows each other and “nothing ever happens.” But, in the world of cinema, looks can be deceiving. In this blog post, we’ll count down the best movies about small towns that explore the buried mysteries and surprising revelations about small town life.
This award-winning drama stars Neil Brown Jr., Nicky Whelan, and Jeremy Sisto who all give powerful performances. After 25 years, a New York Lawyer returns to his Boston hometown to reunite with a friend that he hasn’t seen since a violent childhood incident. To his surprise, his friend is on his deathbed, and he has one desperate, last favor to ask.
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Judging Tree is an original blend of thrills and mystery. The film follows a former prisoner whose financial problems strain his relationship with his girlfriend. When the young man hears about a strange myth about the village he lives in, he takes matters into his own hands and his actions have drastic consequences.
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In September of 1991, the people of Densmore Kansas vanished overnight. It’s up to Agent James Reagan to figure out why.
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This multi-award-winning animation tells a powerful story that is full of religious symbolism and metaphors. The short film is about the town of Backwater which is cursed by regular visits from The Undertaker and one day, the town decides to help death along.
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Jack, a small town cop who left his family behind many years ago, takes in his estranged granddaughter Stacy after her mother dies. But when Jack’s second attempt at a family gets cut short, he seeks revenge the only way he knows how.
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Strange happenings around the Clearwater campus result in Greg, an undercover journalist waking up with memory gaps and apocalyptic visions.
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The short film is about a mother and his son who end up in a guesthouse after getting lost on a road trip. They spend the night where there is a dark secret waiting for them inside. Guesthouse is a suspenseful short that will have you guessing until the very end.
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When young Lizzie learns her older brother is moving out, she realizes she will be left at home alone with her monster of a mother. Armed with the lessons of her favorite TV show, ‘Celeste Skygoode’, Lizzie battles to save her mother from the dark forces that have transformed her.
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Set in a seaside New England town Arthur, a recluse fisherman, is reinvestigated on the mysterious vanishing of his wife, English-teacher Emily two decades ago. Having no-recollection of the night she vanished, Arthur begins to reflect and recall.
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After receiving an unsettling voicemail, Jordan returns home, looking for answers, only to find her estranged father and even more questions. The only one who seems to know anything is the small town’s Reverend, and no one is safe.
What if we are alone in the universe? This question is at the core of the short film Laniakea. Originally created as a college project by Dima Taran, the film went on to take on a life of its own when it found an audience online with nearly 800,000 views in one year. The beautifully […]
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Sometimes the best stories aren’t the longest, they are the shortest. Short films have perfected the art of telling a captivating story in just a few minutes and animated shorts are some of the most enjoyable short film experiences. Animated short films can take us to new worlds full of human creativity or they can […]
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Most, if not all, children had night terrors growing up. Some would hide under the covers. Others would yell for their parents. Kid-version Jason Ragosta, screenwriter and director, decided to make a deal with his monsters where he would bring them to life through drawing and in exchange they would protect him. Years later, Jason […]
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“There’s always a Filipino somewhere” is a well-known fact, and it’s true even in streaming platforms. Of course we have some right here in Reveel. From the adrenaline-infused streets of Manila to the sun-kissed beaches of Maui, Filipinos offer up their kaleidoscope of stories that resonate with emotional depth, unexpected thrills, and quirky humor. Ready […]
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Superman has been a career-defining role for many actors, dating back to Christopher Reeve’s iconic portrayal. Now, David Corenswet steps into the cape as the latest actor to embody the Man of Steel. But wait, who’s this David guy? Where on Earth (or beyond) did he come from? Get ready because we’re about to take […]
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Are you in the mood for a chillingly good time but not quite ready to dive under the covers at the slightest creak of a floorboard? Then you’re in luck! Our carefully curated selection keeps the thrill without sending the chills down your spine. Prepare to enter the realm of suspense and psychological twists with […]
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Phantom of the Opera meets K-pop? Now that’s a mash-up we didn’t know we needed! “Phantom: The Musical” is coming onto the scene, giving the classic tale a fresh story. This adaptation combines the opera with cinematic elements to create a distinct experience. To better understand this unique production, we reached out to Eddie Aronoff, […]
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In the heart of Los Angeles, where cultures collide and dreams are forged, a young Asian American director is leaving an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape. Hon Hoang, a Vietnamese American artist armed with a psychology degree from UCLA, wields his camera like a poet’s pen, capturing the profound depths of the human experience […]
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Family has a lot of different meanings. It can transcend blood and forge a bond through commitment along with choice. Kenneth R. Frank, a writer and director, delves into this profound concept through his feature film, Family Obligations. With a desire to explore the intricacies of familial obligations, he invites us on a journey of […]
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Oh man, remember that little dude from Life of Pi? The one stranded on that lifeboat with the tiger? Well, let me tell you, that kid is all grown up now and still as talented (if not more!) as he was then. Suraj Sharma, the former child star, is now in his 30s. Let’s catch […]
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