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MR. SELF DESTRUCT

MR. SELF DESTRUCT

2022
Comedy Thriller
28 min
9 / 10
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Two men, sick of being in over their heads, decide to escape their gang. However, their plan to leave will bring them closer than ever to the overarching…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Felix Clayton
Starring
Maxwell Etherington / James Clayton / Luis Whitten / Felix Clayton / Stephanie Stephens / Grace Easterby / Jack Jones / Sarah Thomas

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

tense gritty desperate menacing compelling bleak suspenseful realistic engaging dark consequential

Reviews

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Diana Finch
Mar 28, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

With 'Mr. Self Destruct,' we're given a compelling narrative about the high stakes of trying to leave a life of crime behind. Maxwell Etherington and James Clayton deliver nuanced performances, capturing the fear and determination of their characters.…

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Caleb Sterling
Mar 28, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A grimly effective crime thriller, 'Mr. Self Destruct' hinges on the performances of its leads, Maxwell Etherington and James Clayton. They convincingly portray men pushed to their limit, desperate for an exit from a dangerous world. The film’s…

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Beatrice Holloway
Mar 28, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Mr. Self Destruct' presents a familiar but effectively executed tale of two men trying to escape a life of crime. Maxwell Etherington and James Clayton convey the mounting pressure of their situation with conviction. The film's strength lies…

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Arthur Pendelton
Mar 28, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a taut, character-driven crime drama that delivers on its promise of suspense. The chemistry between Maxwell Etherington and James Clayton is key, selling their desperate bid for freedom. The direction, though uncredited, crafts an atmosphere of…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 28, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Maxwell Etherington and James Clayton anchor 'Mr. Self Destruct' with a palpable sense of desperation. Their attempt to sever ties with their criminal employers is fraught with a tension that the unknown director skillfully maintains. The film's tone…

FAQs

While not explicitly stated, the film's premise of two men being 'sick of being in over their heads' and attempting to escape their gang implies a commentary on the perils of unchecked ambition or perhaps the consequences of being drawn into a life they underestimated. Their desire to leave suggests a reevaluation of their choices. The narrative likely explores whether ambition, even for freedom, can lead to unforeseen and dangerous entanglements within a criminal hierarchy.