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Pester is a 2014 independent film directed by Greg McBride that tells the story of a young man named Everett (Nick Sommer) who becomes obsessed with selling vacuum cleaners and, in the process, drives away his friends and family. The movie opens with Everett receiving a vacuum cleaner as a gift from his parents. Initially, Everett is uninterested in the gift and doesn't take it seriously as a career option. However, after he loses his job and his girlfriend, he becomes desperate and decides to give vacuum sales a try.

With his friend Chuck (Mathew Dunlop) as his partner, Everett hits the streets and begins his sales pitch. At first, his attempts to sell vacuums to unsuspecting homeowners are clumsy and unsuccessful. But as he becomes more enthusiastic and confident, his sales technique improves and he starts to make some money.

However, Everett's obsession with vacuum sales begins to take over his life. He spends all of his time focused on selling and becomes increasingly isolated from his friends and family. His relationship with his girlfriend is strained to the breaking point, and his friends are tired of hearing about his vacuum sales pitch.

As the movie progresses, Everett's mental state deteriorates further. He becomes suspicious of everyone around him and sees everyone as a potential customer or competitor. His relationship with Chuck becomes strained, and he even tries to sell vacuums to a funeral home.

Throughout the movie, there are moments of humor and absurdity that keep the story engaging. For example, when Everett and Chuck are trying to sell vacuums in a rough neighborhood, they are mistaken for drug dealers and get chased down the street by a group of angry residents.

The performances by the lead actors are strong, with Nick Sommer's portrayal of Everett being the standout performance. He captures the character's vulnerability and descent into madness convincingly. Mathew Dunlop provides a good balance as Everett's friend and business partner, and Thaine H. Allison Jr. adds some comic relief as the eccentric owner of the vacuum company where Everett works.

The cinematography is also notable, with the film making use of some interesting angles and lighting to create a distinct visual style. The soundtrack, featuring indie rock and folk music, complements the tone of the movie well.

Overall, Pester is an engaging character study that explores the dangers of obsession and the importance of maintaining healthy relationships. While the story can be dark at times, the movie is also imbued with a sense of humor and absurdity that make it an enjoyable watch.

Pester is a 2014 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 15 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 8.7.