Boys Beware
Seen it?1961 | 10 min | Drama, Documentary
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for anyone who likes secrets inside secrets and music lovers. Nobody is quite who they seem. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 10 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1961: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
This anti-homosexual social "scare" short film focuses on the dangers of young boys talking to strangers.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sid Davis
- Sid DavisMan at the Public Restroom