Flip the Script Fest 2025

Ooky Spooky Shorts

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Available October 4, 2025 12:00 AM UTC
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6 films in package
Bath Bomb
A possessive doctor prepares an ostensibly romantic bath for his narcissistic boyfriend, but after an accusation of infidelity, things take a deeply disturbing turn.
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Butterfly Kiss
Carol bristles at an unexpected proposal from her girlfriend Ray. Matters worsen as disturbing changes take hold of Ray, and Carol must decide how to respond.
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Dry January
When Maya commits to a month of sobriety and takes up sculpting as a hobby, her crab sculpture terrorizes her former drinking buddy, her brother Toby.
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Silver Static
A woman reunites with her ex-flame on a fateful night where the scars of their past and depths of their emotions re-emerge.
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Spookable
Two trans best friends, Sean and Tahmina, venture into the woods on a cabin getaway vacation only to end up a part of a horny supernatural world.
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STINK
Transfixed by the smell of his victims, a stalker goes further than he ever has in pursuit of his latest fixation.
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These short films are sure to give you some chills, have you squirming in your seat, and even elicit some giggles as they take us into the unknown.


This collection of short films will creep under your skin and just might tickle your funny bone.


TOTAL RUNTIME: 85 minutes

Partygoer Maya commits to a "Dry January," to the horror of her co-dependent brother, Toby. Aiming to replace alcohol with a new hobby, she finds fulfillment in creating crab sculptures, one of which turns into a Crab Man monster.

  • Year
    2025
  • Runtime
    18m 52s
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    Minnesota Premiere
  • Awards
    2025 Hollyshorts Comedy Film Festival - Best Horror Comedy, 2025 Queer Screams Film Festival - Best Writing
  • Note
    https://www.cjarellano.com
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  • Director
    C.J. Arellano - He/Him
  • Screenwriter
    C.J. Arellano - He/Him
  • Producer
    Colin Henning - He/Him
  • Executive Producer
    C.J. Arellano - He/Him
  • Co-Producer
    C.J. Arellano - He/Him
  • Cast
    Akanksha Cruczynski, Zak Ma, Max B. Ehrlich
  • Cinematographer
    Leo Gallagher - He/Him
  • Editor
    Cinnamon Verite - They/Them
  • Production Design
    Jessa Leigh Phillips - She/Her
  • Composer
    Ned Porter - He/Him
  • Sound Design
    Ned Porter - He/Him
  • Music
    Ned Porter - He/Him
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