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* ADateWithRosiePalms: Colin really enjoys watching his wife have sex with other men.
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* ThePeepingTom: Colin really enjoys watching his wife have sex with other men.
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* NiceHat: Colin wears a porkpie hat through most of the film.
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* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: Colin announcing that he's going to make a "costume change" before showing up in a different outfit.
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* YourCheatingHeart: Despite being devoted to his wife and strongly refusing at first, Craig eventually gives in and sleeps with Violet after Colin offers him the exact amount Craig needs to pay off his family's eviction notice. Vince is not pleased that a married man like Craig got to sleep with the gorgeous Violet and judging by all the photos taken that night it wouldn't be above Colin and Violet to send Craig's wife photos of him underneath Violet.
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Craig is a father, a husband, and a blue-collar worker who loses his job the same day that he receives an eviction notice. Dejected, he goes to a bar, where he meets his old high school friend Vince. The two old friends cross paths with a rich couple, who make them an offer: the first one to down a shot gets $50. Things escalate from there, with the dollar amounts increasing and the challenges getting wilder to match them, and Craig and Vince race each other to claim those cash prizes. The film slowly takes on a darker tone as Craig and Vince are forced to consider what lengths they'll go to in the name of money.
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Craig (Pat Healy) is a father, a husband, and a blue-collar worker who loses his job the same day that he receives an eviction notice. Dejected, he goes to a bar, where he meets his old high school friend Vince. Vince (Creator/EthanEmbry). The two old friends cross paths with a rich couple, couple (Sara Paxton and Creator/DavidKoechner), who make them an offer: the first one to down a shot gets $50. Things escalate from there, with the dollar amounts increasing and the challenges getting wilder to match them, and Craig and Vince race each other to claim those cash prizes. The film slowly takes on a darker tone as Craig and Vince are forced to consider what lengths they'll go to in the name of money.
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* AtLeastIAdmitIt: Craig calls out Vince for being a lowlife, and Vince agrees, but then goes on to point out that it was especially low of Craig to sink to his level, and even lower, for that matter.
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* DownerEndingDownerEnding: [[spoiler:Just when it looks like Vince has pulled a HeelFaceTurn, Craig shoots him and gets the $250,000 that Colin promised him, but when he finally gets home, his wife can only stare at him in horror. Given that he hung up on her and has a massive pile of money lying on the couch, the odds aren't looking so good for him.]]
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* HeelFaceDoorSlam: [[spoiler:Vince eventually decides that killing Craig wouldn't be worth any of the money that Colin has to offer him, and turns his back ... only for Craig to whip out Violet's gun and shoot him to death.]]
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* KarmaHoudini: [[spoiler:Colin and Violet don't face any repercussions for destroying two lives, both physically and psychologically.]]
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* PetTheDog: There's one brief moment where Vince isn't acting like a total asshole, being genuinely shocked at Violet having sex with Craig on a dare.
-->'''Vince:''' You did ''not'' deserve that. Not at all.
-->'''Vince:''' You did ''not'' deserve that. Not at all.
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* EstablishingCharacterMoment: Craig first encounters Colin by brushing past him outside the bathroom after Colin has just done some coke. Upon entering the bathroom, Craig see's that Colin left a $100 in the toilet and noticeably doesn't say anything, hinting that he's not above being shady to earn money. The moment he steps back outside the bathroom, it goes FromBadToWorse.
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* ForeShadowing: Craig first encounter with Colin saw the latter brushing past him outside the bathroom after having just done some coke. Upon entering the bathroom, Craig see's that the man left a $100 in the toilet and noticeably doesn't say anything to the man, hinting that he's not above being shady to earn money. The moment he steps back outside the bathroom it goes FromBadToWorse.
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* DrugsAreBad: Once everyone gets to Colin's house all of the characters start bumping lines of coke nearly every five minutes. It certainly doesn't help Craig and Vince's decision making process.
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* YourCheatingHeart: Despite being devoted to his wife and strongly refusing at first, Craig eventually gives in and sleeps with Violet after Colin offers him the exact amount Craig needs to pay off his family's eviction notice. Vince is not pleased that a married man like Craig got to sleep with the gorgeous Violet and judging by all the photos taken this night it wouldn't be above Colin and Violet to send Craig's wife photos of him underneath Violet.
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* YourCheatingHeart: Despite being devoted to his wife and strongly refusing at first, Craig eventually gives in and sleeps with Violet after Colin offers him the exact amount Craig needs to pay off his family's eviction notice. Vince is not pleased that a married man like Craig got to sleep with the gorgeous Violet and judging by all the photos taken this that night it wouldn't be above Colin and Violet to send Craig's wife photos of him underneath Violet.
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* ForeShadowing: Craig first encounter with Colin saw the latter brushing past him outside the bathroom after having just done some coke. Upon entering the bathroom, Craig see's that the man left a $100 in the toilet and noticeably doesn't say anything to the man, hinting that he's not above earning money through shady measures. The moment he steps back outside the bathroom it goes FromBadToWorse.
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* ForeShadowing: Craig first encounter with Colin saw the latter brushing past him outside the bathroom after having just done some coke. Upon entering the bathroom, Craig see's that the man left a $100 in the toilet and noticeably doesn't say anything to the man, hinting that he's not above earning money through being shady measures.to earn money. The moment he steps back outside the bathroom it goes FromBadToWorse.
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*YourCheatingHeart: Despite being devoted to his wife and strongly refusing at first, Craig eventually gives in and sleeps with Violet after Colin offers him the exact amount Craig needs to pay off his family's eviction notice. Vince is not pleased that a married man like Craig got to sleep with the gorgeous Violet and judging by all the photos taken this night it wouldn't be above Colin and Violet to send Craig's wife photos of him underneath Violet.
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* ForeShadowing: Craig first encounter with Colin saw the latter brushing past him outside the bathroom after having just done some coke. Upon entering the bathroom, Craig see's that the man left a $100 in the toilet and noticeably doesn't say anything to the man, hinting that he's not above earning money through shady measures. The moment he steps back outside the bathroom ItGetsWorse.
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* ForeShadowing: Craig first encounter with Colin saw the latter brushing past him outside the bathroom after having just done some coke. Upon entering the bathroom, Craig see's that the man left a $100 in the toilet and noticeably doesn't say anything to the man, hinting that he's not above earning money through shady measures. The moment he steps back outside the bathroom ItGetsWorse.it goes FromBadToWorse.
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* Foreshadowing: Craig first encounter with Colin saw the latter brushing past him outside the bathroom after having just done some coke. Upon entering the bathroom, Craig see's that the man left a $100 in the toilet and noticeably doesn't say anything to the man, hinting that he's not above earning money through shady measures. The moment he steps back outside the bathroom ItGetsWorse.
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* Foreshadowing: ForeShadowing: Craig first encounter with Colin saw the latter brushing past him outside the bathroom after having just done some coke. Upon entering the bathroom, Craig see's that the man left a $100 in the toilet and noticeably doesn't say anything to the man, hinting that he's not above earning money through shady measures. The moment he steps back outside the bathroom ItGetsWorse.
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* Foreshadowing: Craig first encounter with Colin saw the latter brushing past him outside the bathroom after having just done some coke. Upon entering the bathroom, Craig see's that the man left a $100 in the toilet and noticeably doesn't say anything to the man, hinting that he's not above earning money through shady measures. The moment he steps back outside the bathroom ItGetsWorse.
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* TheBadGuyWins: Colin and Violet really have a kick-ass party at the expenses of Craig and Vince.
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* ThereAreNoPolice: A home invasion, screaming and gunshots. No cops.
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* ThereAreNoPolice: A home invasion, screaming and gunshots. No cops.cops.
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* FormerTeenRebel: Craig was once a skate-boarding, rock band-playing rebel, but has gotten married and settled down since high school.
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* FormerTeenRebel: Craig was once a skate-boarding, rock band-playing skateboarding, garage band rebel, but has gotten married and settled down since high school.
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* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: As the contest becomes its most vitriolic, Craig and Vince each tear into the other about their failures, stating that the other doesn't deserve the money.
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* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: As the contest becomes its most vitriolic, Craig and Vince each tear into the other about their failures, stating that the other doesn't deserve the money.
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* EvenEvilHasStandards: Colin is disgusted by Vince's suggestion that he kill the neighbor's dog. If the dog were already dead, however, that's another thing.
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Craig is a father, a husband, and a blue-collar worker who loses his job the same day that he receives an eviction notice. Dejected, he goes to a bar, where he meets his old high school friend Vince. The two old friends cross paths with a rich couple, who make them an offer: the first one to down a shot gets $50. Things escalate from there, with the dollar amounts increasing and the challenges getting wilder to match them, and Craig and Vince race each other to claim those cash prizes. The film slowly takes on a dark, almost sinister tone as Craig and Vince are forced to consider what lengths they'll go to in the name of money.
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Craig is a father, a husband, and a blue-collar worker who loses his job the same day that he receives an eviction notice. Dejected, he goes to a bar, where he meets his old high school friend Vince. The two old friends cross paths with a rich couple, who make them an offer: the first one to down a shot gets $50. Things escalate from there, with the dollar amounts increasing and the challenges getting wilder to match them, and Craig and Vince race each other to claim those cash prizes. The film slowly takes on a dark, almost sinister darker tone as Craig and Vince are forced to consider what lengths they'll go to in the name of money.
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* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: As the contest becomes its most vitriolic, Craig and Vince each tear into the other about their failures, stating that the other doesn't deserve the money.
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* ADateWithRosyPalms: Colin really enjoys watching his wife have sex with other men.
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* ADateWithRosyPalms: ADateWithRosiePalms: Colin really enjoys watching his wife have sex with other men.
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* ADateWithRosyPalms: Colin really enjoys watching his wife have sex with other men.
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* IKnowKarate: A nonverbal version: when Vince tries to rob him, Colin points to his keys, which are sitting beside a picture of Colin in a gi with a black belt, holding two massive trophies. Colin then kicks Vince's ass.
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* NiceHat: Colin wears a porkpie hat through most of the film.
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* AffablyEvil: Colin is a goofy, friendly guy, but he also wants to see two people destroy themselves and each other for cash.
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* EmotionlessGirl: Violet is extremely jaded and rarely shows emotion.
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* FormerTeenRebel: Craig was once a skate-boarding, rock band-playing rebel, but has gotten married and settled down since high school.
* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: Colin announcing that he's going to make a "costume change" before showing up in a different outfit.
* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: Colin announcing that he's going to make a "costume change" before showing up in a different outfit.
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* LoopholeAbuse: Things quickly escalate when Vince realizes there is no rule that prohibits him from punching Craig during the "hold your breath" challenge.
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* LoopholeAbuse: Things quickly escalate when Vince realizes there is no rule that prohibits him from punching Craig during the "hold your breath" challenge.challenge.
* ThereAreNoPolice: A home invasion, screaming and gunshots. No cops.
* ThereAreNoPolice: A home invasion, screaming and gunshots. No cops.
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* AllOrNothing: There's In each bet, there's no prize for second place.
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''Cheap Thrills'' (2013) is a black comedy thriller directed by E.L. Katz. It debuted at film festival SXSW in 2013 and was commercially released March 24, 2014.
Craig is a father, a husband, and a blue-collar worker who loses his job the same day that he receives an eviction notice. Dejected, he goes to a bar, where he meets his old high school friend Vince. The two old friends cross paths with a rich couple, who make them an offer: the first one to down a shot gets $50. Things escalate from there, with the dollar amounts increasing and the challenges getting wilder to match them, and Craig and Vince race each other to claim those cash prizes. The film slowly takes on a dark, almost sinister tone as Craig and Vince are forced to consider what lengths they'll go to in the name of money.
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!!This film provides examples of:
* AbsurdlyHighStakesGame: The entire premise of the film. An "eccentric" millionaire sets out to create an entertaining evening for his jaded wife.
* AllOrNothing: There's no prize for second place.
* LoopholeAbuse: Things quickly escalate when Vince realizes there is no rule that prohibits him from punching Craig during the "hold your breath" challenge.
Craig is a father, a husband, and a blue-collar worker who loses his job the same day that he receives an eviction notice. Dejected, he goes to a bar, where he meets his old high school friend Vince. The two old friends cross paths with a rich couple, who make them an offer: the first one to down a shot gets $50. Things escalate from there, with the dollar amounts increasing and the challenges getting wilder to match them, and Craig and Vince race each other to claim those cash prizes. The film slowly takes on a dark, almost sinister tone as Craig and Vince are forced to consider what lengths they'll go to in the name of money.
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!!This film provides examples of:
* AbsurdlyHighStakesGame: The entire premise of the film. An "eccentric" millionaire sets out to create an entertaining evening for his jaded wife.
* AllOrNothing: There's no prize for second place.
* LoopholeAbuse: Things quickly escalate when Vince realizes there is no rule that prohibits him from punching Craig during the "hold your breath" challenge.
