Improvised Antics and a Scrappy Spirit

Scenes were shot with minimal planning, no script, and a gleeful disregard for narrative coherence, relying entirely on instincts and whatever felt “cool” in the moment. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the bizarrely long sequence of Killface driving his sister’s car, which adds absolutely nothing to the story but indulges the crew’s excitement over Nate’s recently acquired driver’s license. Set to the entirety of Linkin Park’s Easier to Run, the scene has no purpose other than showcasing Nate behind the wheel like a moody teenage action star.

The fight choreography was equally haphazard, with Nate and Kirsten awkwardly flailing through moves that looked halfway decent in their heads but utterly ridiculous on film. Daryl’s editing tried to salvage the chaos by making the hits feel “faster and more intense,” though even he couldn’t hide the amateurish charm.

Ray’s portrayal of the mafia boss Mr. R. Revolver remains a highlight. Without a script, Ray riffed on every line, alternating between a Christopher Walken impression and his regular voice, resulting in a character whose vocal delivery shifted mid-scene. Years later, Ray fondly recalled, “Revolver became my other name—it was weird being recognized for it.”