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James Sweeney's 'Twinless': A Dark Comedy on Loss

9/14/2025

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Director James Sweeney discusses his film "Twinless," inspired by his high school experience with "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
The film delves into friendship, obsession, and grief between two men who lost their twins.
Sweeney describes it as a blend of dark romantic comedy and psychological thriller.
He faced production challenges, with many studios rejecting the project.
"Twinless," rated R, is currently in theaters nationwide.

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Director James Sweeney discusses his film "Twinless," inspired by his high school experience with "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
The film delves into friendship, obsession, and grief between two men who lost their twins.
Sweeney describes it as a blend of dark romantic comedy and psychological thriller.
He faced production challenges, with many studios rejecting the project.
"Twinless," rated R, is currently in theaters nationwide.