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Better Than A Shovel
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Alex Kamb. With Todd Giebenhain, Terri Ivens, Caleb Emery.
7.3/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Carolyn and Howard are loving parents to their son Benny, but when they discover Benny may be developing unusual and dangerous behaviors, they devise a high risk mission in hopes of finding him a cure.
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7.3/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEYOUR WATCHLISTCarolyn and Howard are loving parents to their son Benny, but when they discover Benny may be developing unusual and dangerous behaviors, they devise a high risk missi…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Better Than A Shovel.
MoviHero lists October 30, 2026 as the release date for Better Than A Shovel. Alex Kamb is the listed director. The listed cast includes Todd Giebenhain as Officer Bo, Terri Ivens as Carolyn, Caleb Emery as Benny, Peter Arpesella as Francis.
Release dateOctober 30, 2026
GenresDrama · Comedy
DirectorAlex Kamb
CastTodd Giebenhain as Officer Bo, Terri Ivens as Carolyn, Caleb Emery as Benny, Peter Arpesella as Francis
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
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