'Cut Bank' Trailer | Vendor: Zealot Inc.
Here’s a trailer most probably haven’t seen, for a small indie movie that came and went with no fanfare. A clicking sound-device sets a tone of unease, informing some playful edits during the post office scene. The intercut between this and the murder is an economical and grabby way to get through exposition, punctuated by Malkovich’s startled response to the murder video.
The rest of the sharply-cut guts track a seemingly convoluted mystery well, but for me the moment this trailer goes from really good to great is at the 2:00 min mark. Following a quote run backed by the type of drum build you'll find in every direct-to-video trailer on iTunes, the music stops down and the clicking sound device from the open returns, accenting by explosive screeching hits, for a very satisfying final montage.
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