Something In The Dirt

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Something In The Dirt

R

2022

1h 56m

Sci-Fi

Comedy

Horror

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When neighbors John and Levi witness supernatural events in their Los Angeles apartment building, they realize documenting the paranormal could inject some fame and fortune into their wasted lives. An ever-deeper, darker rabbit hole, their friendship frays as they uncover the dangers of the phenomena, the city and each other.

Critics Consensus

Something in the Dirt reaffirms Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead as sci-fi storytellers with a distinctive -- and darkly alluring -- vision.

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Sheila O'Malley

RogerEbert.com

11/09/2022

3/4

Something in the Dirt has the gritty DIY-vibe of the no-budget world from which it sprang, and is both thought-provoking and crazy-making, just like the mood it presents.

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K. Austin Collins

Rolling Stone

11/07/2022

Ultimately, Something in the Dirt doesn’t quite convince as a genuine mystery -- and it doesn’t seem to be meant to. Having fun with the artifice of it all seems far more to the point.

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William Bibbiani

TheWrap

11/04/2022

What it has in abundance is genuine sadness. Benson and Moorhead direct and shoot their film smartly, but their performances are what ground it and give it shape.

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Ryan Swen

Taipei Mansions

Sep 5

Something in the Dirt‘s best moments and its faults come from this central relationship, which both offers a kind of bewildered comedy and a too-familiar depiction of a friendship undone.

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Gavin Spoors

FILMHOUNDS Magazine

Aug 4

4/5

Something In The Dirt might be a tad overlong but otherwise it's great to see Moorhead & Benson back in their roots crafting another absorbing sci-fi mystery on a shoestring budget.

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Anna Hoang

Boston Hassle

Jul 20

3/5

Where sightings of the Blair Witch largely propel forward, DIRT digs further down on the manipulation and coercion of filmmaking.

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Emma H

@Em456 Jan 11

I loved all the hidden clues & signs throughout this low budget sci fi gem. The scribbling on the trainers, the constant lighting of cigarettes, the clicking of the pen - to try and exert some control, marking reality, tracking change, grounding habits - to distract from the chaos of everything around them. I also appreciate the subtle nod to The Endless when they opened the drawer. A must watch especially if you enjoyed the Endless - this is way better & gripping throughout.

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Robert H

@RT67230581 Jun 6

I've watched way too many low budget sci fi movies. Most have sucked. This one didn't, but don't expect Aliens.

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Jim A

@RT59438957 05/26/2025

Pointless. Kept waiting for something to happen and it really never did. Waste of time.

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Krystal H

@RT66010718 05/05/2025

It was boring, but pretty good, like a boring Christopher Nolan film.

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Paul S

@PManRager 05/03/2025

It was boring at times, but it was really compelling and it had such a realistic feel to it. I definitely recommend it for sci-fi and paranormal fans!

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S M

@RT77289249 04/28/2025

Slow moving but in an intellectual way. Great dialog and cinematography make the viewer question if this is an actual documentary. Nothing like Blair Witch but still has that kind of vide. Very chill and enjoyable with subtle comedy.

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When neighbors John and Levi witness supernatural events in their Los Angeles apartment building, they realize documenting the paranormal could inject some fame and fortune into their wasted lives. An ever-deeper, darker rabbit hole, their friendship frays as they uncover the dangers of the phenomena, the city and each other.

Director: Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead
Producer: David Lawson Jr., Aaron Moorhead, Justin Benson
Screenwriter: Justin Benson
Distributor: XYZ Films
Production Co: Rustic Films
Rating: R (A Brief Violent Image|Language)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Comedy, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 4, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 22, 2022
Runtime: 1h 56m