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The Alarmist
The Alarmist, also known as Life During Wartime, is a 1997 dark comedy film written and directed by Evan Dunsky, and starring David Arquette, Stanley Tucci, Mary McCormack and Kate Capshaw. It is an adaptation of the 1990 play Life During Wartime written by Keith Reddin.
The film begins with Heinrich Grigoris explaining to his new employee Tommy Hudler how to sell home security systems. Tommy starts selling the systems and makes a sale to Gale Anconca, a widow, during which he meets her teenage son, Howard.
Tommy has dinner with Heinrich and Sally to celebrate his first sale. Back at Gale’s house, Tommy sets up her security code, and they impulsively sleep together.
Tommy attempts to sell a system to an elderly couple, the Fieldings, but Mr. Fielding explains they feel safe because of his extensive gun collection.
Heinrich informs Tommy that he will be the spokesman for a commercial they are filming. During the shoot, Tommy performs well and is congratulated by Heinrich. Tommy and Gale’s relationship grows, and he suggests they go on vacation to have uninterrupted intimacy. He also proposes Gale meet his parents, but she clarifies that their relationship is not that serious.
Driving home from a bar, Heinrich stops at a house he had secured before, and they sneak in through the back. Heinrich kicks down the door, triggering the alarm, and they run off. He tells Tommy it’s “just business.” The next day, Heinrich receives a call from the homeowner praising the security system. Heinrich explains these mock break-in incidents boost salthat es. Tommy is skeptical, but Heinrich's secretary says they only do this to survive, as crime is statistically down.
Preparing for their trip, Howard introduces Tommy to his girlfriend, April, who recognizes him from the commercial. While driving to visit his parents, Tommy stops so Gale can meet his family. They stay overnight, but Gale leaves quietly in the night and returns home to Howard. Tommy tries calling Gale several times but only reaches her voicemail. Heinrich’s secretary then informs him the police are at the office. Tommy is taken to identify Gale and Howard’s bodies at the morgue. The police say there was a break-in and that the robber likely panicked and killed them.
Tommy dreams of Gale, who tells him he “knows who did this.” Heinrich suggests Tommy might have wrongly suspected him, but Tommy denies it.
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The Alarmist
The Alarmist, also known as Life During Wartime, is a 1997 dark comedy film written and directed by Evan Dunsky, and starring David Arquette, Stanley Tucci, Mary McCormack and Kate Capshaw. It is an adaptation of the 1990 play Life During Wartime written by Keith Reddin.
The film begins with Heinrich Grigoris explaining to his new employee Tommy Hudler how to sell home security systems. Tommy starts selling the systems and makes a sale to Gale Anconca, a widow, during which he meets her teenage son, Howard.
Tommy has dinner with Heinrich and Sally to celebrate his first sale. Back at Gale’s house, Tommy sets up her security code, and they impulsively sleep together.
Tommy attempts to sell a system to an elderly couple, the Fieldings, but Mr. Fielding explains they feel safe because of his extensive gun collection.
Heinrich informs Tommy that he will be the spokesman for a commercial they are filming. During the shoot, Tommy performs well and is congratulated by Heinrich. Tommy and Gale’s relationship grows, and he suggests they go on vacation to have uninterrupted intimacy. He also proposes Gale meet his parents, but she clarifies that their relationship is not that serious.
Driving home from a bar, Heinrich stops at a house he had secured before, and they sneak in through the back. Heinrich kicks down the door, triggering the alarm, and they run off. He tells Tommy it’s “just business.” The next day, Heinrich receives a call from the homeowner praising the security system. Heinrich explains these mock break-in incidents boost salthat es. Tommy is skeptical, but Heinrich's secretary says they only do this to survive, as crime is statistically down.
Preparing for their trip, Howard introduces Tommy to his girlfriend, April, who recognizes him from the commercial. While driving to visit his parents, Tommy stops so Gale can meet his family. They stay overnight, but Gale leaves quietly in the night and returns home to Howard. Tommy tries calling Gale several times but only reaches her voicemail. Heinrich’s secretary then informs him the police are at the office. Tommy is taken to identify Gale and Howard’s bodies at the morgue. The police say there was a break-in and that the robber likely panicked and killed them.
Tommy dreams of Gale, who tells him he “knows who did this.” Heinrich suggests Tommy might have wrongly suspected him, but Tommy denies it.