The Automatic Hate (2016)

In the quiet humdrum of his life as a chef, Davis's world is upended by the unexpected arrival of Alexis, a captivating woman who claims to be his cousin. Swept up in the allure of this stranger, Davis uncovers a clandestine facet of his family that has been shrouded in secrecy. Despite his father's warnings, a potent curiosity lures Davis to the rustic charm of upstate New York, where he meets a pair of other cousins he never knew existed. Their encounter unravels a maze of deep-seated grudges and buried resentments that drive a wedge between their fathers. As Davis and Alexis find themselves wrestling with a forbidden attraction, they also embark on a quest to piece together their fractured family history. Together, they delve into the murky depths of a long-standing rift, unearthing the shocking secret that shattered the bond between their fathers. The revelations they encounter, however, present a daunting question: should they revel in the comfort of continuing their family feud or muster the courage to put an end to it? Amidst the dramatic uncovering of their family's past, Davis and Alexis are forced to confront the seductive temptation of inherited anger and the difficult path towards reconciliation. The Automatic Hate weaves a compelling tale of hidden family skeletons and the complex bonds that tie us to our past, challenging the viewer to question the thin line between love, hate, and the secrets that bind us.

The Automatic Hate is a comedy movie featuring Joseph Cross and directed by Justin Lerner.

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