Spun is a 2002 American crime comedy-drama directed by Jonas Åkerlund, and starring Jason Schwartzman, Brittany Murphy, Mickey Rourke, Mena Suvari, John Leguizamo, Patrick Fugit, Eric Roberts, Chloe Hunter and Debbie Harry. It is Åkerlund's début as a feature-film director, having already become known for his work in music videos. The film was shot in 22 days, and centers on various people involved in a methamphetamine drug ring. The film blends elements of dark comedy and drama in its storytelling. Its title is a reference to the slang term for the way users feel after going... multiple days without sleep while on a methamphetamine binge. Ross is a customer of Spider Mike , a methamphetamine dealer. Spider Mike and his girlfriend Cookie are constantly arguing, and Ross strikes up a friendship with Nikki , a fellow addict. Nikki takes Ross to meet her boyfriend, "The Cook" , who supplies Spider Mike with drugs from a meth lab he has set up in a motel room. The Cook gives a small amount of meth to Ross in exchange for bringing Nikki home, and says that he will get in touch with Ross if he needs a driver.
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| Release date: | February 7, 2003 |
| Directed by: | Jonas Åkerlund |
| Runtime: | 101 Minutes |
| Producer: | Danny Vinik, Chris Hanley, Timothy Peternel |
| Editor: | Jonas Åkerlund |
| Music by: | Billy Corgan |
| Cinematography: | Eric Broms |
| Screenplay by: | Will de los Santos, Creighton Vero |
| Estimated budget: | $2,800,000 |
| Genre: | Comedy |