Cost of Living (2011)

Film Overview
"Cost of Living" is a short independent film from 2011, directed by BenDavid Grabinski. The film is an imaginative fusion of sci-fi and horror categories that explore surreal themes throughout a running time of around 10 minutes. It features renowned actors Brandon Routh, understood for his efficiency in "Superman Returns", and Bret Harrison, kept in mind for "Orange County" and "The Ranch", who represent the protagonist - Silas and Jerry.

Plot Synopsis
The movie begins in an enigmatic corporate setup-- Clixcorp-- where relatively common workers Silas and Jerry work as guard. The twist is that Clixcorp isn't a routine company; it's a company that specializes in creating and protecting monsters. The lead characters display nonchalant attitudes towards their jobs, which include chaotic combat and brushing with deaths, frequently dismissing such encounters as ordinary everyday regimens.

Silas and Jerry discover themselves often combating monstrous animals that become part of Clixcorp's undisclosed projects. Stabilizing their interactions filled with buddy-comedy style small talk, the duo eradicate the bizarre monsters as a regular part of their day. However, the stakes rise drastically when an abrupt event triggers a security breach, releasing the beasts, and mayhem ensues with horrific consequences.

Director's Approach
BenDavid Grabinski presents a distinct combination of scary and humor within the movie, making it unique. He develops a distinct atmosphere by strongly juxtaposing common human experiences with hyperbolic gore and violence. The director adeptly utilizes thriller and surprise to keep the interest alive. Throughout the film, the viewers are left intrigued about the actual nature of the corporation and why beasts exist in an office-like center.

Performances
Brandon Routh and Bret Harrison provide remarkable performances as Silas and Jerry, making the movie much more taking in. They completely illustrated the satirical passiveness and bemusement associated with their jobs. Their casual banter and responses to unsafe and surreal situations add a component of dark comedy to the film's extreme environment.

Visual Effects
The visual impacts and cinematic excellence of "Cost of Living" play an essential role in its success. In spite of being a short film, it provides a plethora of well-choreographed action series and remarkable creature styles that significantly add to the extraordinary scary atmosphere of the movie. The movie's tone and aesthetic perceptiveness are significantly boosted by the aesthetically pleasing and eerie representation of beasts and the elegant usage of violence.

Conclusion
The film "Cost of Living" checks out the ordinary monotony of working lives and the contempt towards foreseeable day-to-day routines, albeit with a darkly comedic and fantastical twist. The mix of scary imagery with humor makes the movie stand apart, depicting work culture from an extraordinarily different point of view. The movie ends with a bitter revelation of Silas and Jerry's simple disposability, accompanied by an unanticipated anarchy hinting at death, which intensifies the motion picture's ridiculous style. Eventually, "Cost of Living" is an eccentric masterpiece that impressively utilizes satire with scary components to discuss the mundanity and costs of regular working lives.

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