Question 1

What unique storytelling structure does Shimmer Lake use?

Accepted Answer

The film is shot in reverse day-by-day through a week, following a sheriff investigating three criminals and a botched bank heist.

Question 2

Which Stephen King book appears in the bank scene and what notable stories does it contain?

Accepted Answer

Zeke reads Different Seasons by Stephen King, which includes The Body (Stand by Me), Apt Pupil, Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, and The Breathing Method.

Question 3

What Hollywood recognition did Shimmer Lake's screenplay receive before production?

Accepted Answer

The original screenplay was on the 2009 Black List, Hollywood's list of the 'most liked' unmade scripts.

Question 4

Which actors from Community reunite in Shimmer Lake and what were their TV roles?

Accepted Answer

Rob Corddry (Kurt Bilmore) and John Michael Higgins (Judge Brad Dawkins) reunite from Community, where they played Alan Connor and Prof. Whitman respectively.

Question 5

What pop culture reference does Reed make about the FBI agents, and what's the connection to one actor's previous work?

Accepted Answer

Reed calls the FBI agents 'Beavis & Butthead.' Ron Livingston plays one agent and was in Office Space, directed by Mike Judge who created Beavis & Butthead.

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