Zombies, cuckoo clocks, singing pastries, epic fights, murder, and the inevitable corruption that comes with absolute power and privilege! Fun times. You‚Äôre allowed to laugh during some of these six short films that will allow you to dive into your dark and twisty side.

Thy back shall be broken, thy soul shall be enslaved, and thou shall assume, nay inherit, the role of tyrant.

Onward Ye Costumed Souls

Thy back shall be broken, thy soul shall be enslaved, and thou shall assume, nay inherit, the role of tyrant.

Arthur Bunt is obsessed by rules, structure and clocks. He wakes on time, dresses on time, pees on time. Until an unusual cuckoo clock throws his life into chaos when it won't go "cuckoo". His ordinary life is turned upside down and he must overcome the madness of the bird inside and the man he's become, before his obsession consumes him.

Cuckoo

Arthur Bunt is obsessed by rules, structure and clocks. He wakes on time, dresses on time, pees on time. Until an unusual cuckoo clock throws his life into chaos when it won't go "cuckoo".

In "The Taken" when a family outing turns into a nightmare as his loved ones are abducted before his eyes, Adrian, a devoted husband and father, embarks on a relentless mission to rescue them. Fueled by desperation and determination, Adrian channels the courage of action movie heroes as he battles through a series of intense fight scenes inspired by iconic action films of the past. From gritty hand-to-hand combat to adrenaline-pumping car chases, Adrian's unwavering resolve is put to the ultimate test. Will Adrian's determination be enough to overcome the odds and reunite with his loved ones, or will he be forced to confront the harsh realities of his mission? "The Taken" is a pulse-pounding short film that explores the lengths a father will go to protect his family in the face of adversity.

The Taken

A family outing turns into a nightmare as his loved ones are abducted before his eyes, Adrian, a devoted husband and father, embarks on a relentless mission to rescue them. Fueled by desperation and determination, Adrian channels the courage of action movie heroes in his epic battles.

The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the zombie apocalypse has settled in nicely. There's just one problem...one of the undead is in the yard. What's a pacifist to do?

Bin Day

The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the zombie apocalypse has settled in nicely. There's just one problem...one of the undead is in the yard. What's a pacifist to do?

Midwestern microwave salesman, Clement Supple, has the worst birthday, full of bad luck with work, relationships, and killers, and is faced with eternal doom unless he can find a way to break the cycle.

Nothing in the Middle of Nowhere

Midwestern microwave salesman, Clement Supple, has the worst birthday, full of bad luck with work, relationships, and killers, and is faced with eternal doom unless he can find a way to break the cycle.

Dark & Twisty & (Sometimes) Pretty Fun

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