THE DEVIL’S KISS
DRAMA HORROR SHORTS: Volume 2
(Various Countries, 102 min)
BOOKWORM
(Spain, 14 min, 2023)
Spain, 1979. Irene is an aspiring writer who obsesses with the delicate ghost at the library she works.
In Spanish with English subtitles
HADO
(Spain, 12 min, 2023)
Javi, an unfaithful, powerful man, drives down a poorly lit infrequently traveled road by night. He’s returning home from a supposed work trip. In the blink of an eye, one mistake will change Javi’s live forever.
In Spanish with English subtitles
HONEYMOON AT COLD HOLLOW
(US, 14 min, 2023)
In the winter of 1974, newlyweds are snowed into a remote cabin in the wilderness and learn that they never really knew each other at all.
IN THE HEAT
(Canada, 18 min, 2023)
When a bruised and battered man claiming to be Santa Clause is arrested for the murder of a child, the interrogating officers uncover a story more bizarre and horrific than expected. A violent Christmas rivalry between the forces of good and evil where the outcome hinges on a promise made decades ago. The award-winning duo, Sam Chou and Ellery VanDooyeweert, team up again for another animated thriller, this time delving into the turbulent origins of old Father Frost himself. In The Heat is adapted from a 2008 short story by Anna Starobinets.
SEMPRE AVANTI
(US, 6 min, 2023)
Two U.S. soldiers plunge into a suspected enemy combatant tunnel system during the Vietnam War only to awaken unparalleled horrors.
STOP DEAD
(United Kingdom, 8 min, 2023)
When a workaholic city detective and her laid-back partner try to stop a disheveled girl staggering down the middle of a country road, they discover she’s being stalked by some unseen entity with a horrifying ultimatum: you stop moving, you die.
THE THAW
(US, 17 min, 2023)
In 19th century Vermont, a young woman's parents drink sleeping tea in order to survive the harsh winter, but an early thaw leads to horrifying results.
TOAD BOY
(US, 13 min, 2023)
Todd is different and the other kids at school have noticed. After an upsetting incident with several bullies the principal discovers a disturbing book in Todd's locker and fears a retaliation. He calls on Todd's sister Charlene to facilitate an intervention, but quickly learns the help Todd needs may require a sacrifice he's unwilling to make.
TOAD BOY
(US, 13 min, 2023)
Todd is different and the other kids at school have noticed. When he stops showing up for class, his Principal intervenes, but quickly learns the help Todd needs may require a sacrifice he's unwilling to make.
Director Biography - Phillip J. McLaughlin
Phillip J. McLaughlin is a filmmaker from the Midwest. He started his career in animation, co-creating several series for Mondo Media and Machinima before making the successful shift to television and independent film. As an editor he’s worked on high-profile series for networks such as Netflix, AMC, Hulu, CBS, Adult Swim, and Freeform. 2023 will see his directorial debut with his short film, Toad Boy, and an episode in the 8th season of Fear the Walking Dead. Additionally, Phillip is a contributing editor and producer for the independent sci-fi/horror literary magazine ‘Dark Matter Magazine’ and its growing roster of trade imprints. When he’s not working, Phillip enjoys watching horror movies and making his three children laugh.
- Year2023
- Runtime13 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereNorth Carolina Premiere
- Notehttps://www.toadboyfilm.com/
- Social Media
- DirectorPhil McLaughlin
- ScreenwriterHillary Rust & Phil McLaughlin
- ProducerPhil McLaughlin & John Metzler & Hillary Rust
- CastCliff Chamberlain, Soren Williams, Tamir Tucker
THE DEVIL’S KISS
DRAMA HORROR SHORTS: Volume 2
(Various Countries, 102 min)
BOOKWORM
(Spain, 14 min, 2023)
Spain, 1979. Irene is an aspiring writer who obsesses with the delicate ghost at the library she works.
In Spanish with English subtitles
HADO
(Spain, 12 min, 2023)
Javi, an unfaithful, powerful man, drives down a poorly lit infrequently traveled road by night. He’s returning home from a supposed work trip. In the blink of an eye, one mistake will change Javi’s live forever.
In Spanish with English subtitles
HONEYMOON AT COLD HOLLOW
(US, 14 min, 2023)
In the winter of 1974, newlyweds are snowed into a remote cabin in the wilderness and learn that they never really knew each other at all.
IN THE HEAT
(Canada, 18 min, 2023)
When a bruised and battered man claiming to be Santa Clause is arrested for the murder of a child, the interrogating officers uncover a story more bizarre and horrific than expected. A violent Christmas rivalry between the forces of good and evil where the outcome hinges on a promise made decades ago. The award-winning duo, Sam Chou and Ellery VanDooyeweert, team up again for another animated thriller, this time delving into the turbulent origins of old Father Frost himself. In The Heat is adapted from a 2008 short story by Anna Starobinets.
SEMPRE AVANTI
(US, 6 min, 2023)
Two U.S. soldiers plunge into a suspected enemy combatant tunnel system during the Vietnam War only to awaken unparalleled horrors.
STOP DEAD
(United Kingdom, 8 min, 2023)
When a workaholic city detective and her laid-back partner try to stop a disheveled girl staggering down the middle of a country road, they discover she’s being stalked by some unseen entity with a horrifying ultimatum: you stop moving, you die.
THE THAW
(US, 17 min, 2023)
In 19th century Vermont, a young woman's parents drink sleeping tea in order to survive the harsh winter, but an early thaw leads to horrifying results.
TOAD BOY
(US, 13 min, 2023)
Todd is different and the other kids at school have noticed. After an upsetting incident with several bullies the principal discovers a disturbing book in Todd's locker and fears a retaliation. He calls on Todd's sister Charlene to facilitate an intervention, but quickly learns the help Todd needs may require a sacrifice he's unwilling to make.
TOAD BOY
(US, 13 min, 2023)
Todd is different and the other kids at school have noticed. When he stops showing up for class, his Principal intervenes, but quickly learns the help Todd needs may require a sacrifice he's unwilling to make.
Director Biography - Phillip J. McLaughlin
Phillip J. McLaughlin is a filmmaker from the Midwest. He started his career in animation, co-creating several series for Mondo Media and Machinima before making the successful shift to television and independent film. As an editor he’s worked on high-profile series for networks such as Netflix, AMC, Hulu, CBS, Adult Swim, and Freeform. 2023 will see his directorial debut with his short film, Toad Boy, and an episode in the 8th season of Fear the Walking Dead. Additionally, Phillip is a contributing editor and producer for the independent sci-fi/horror literary magazine ‘Dark Matter Magazine’ and its growing roster of trade imprints. When he’s not working, Phillip enjoys watching horror movies and making his three children laugh.
- Year2023
- Runtime13 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereNorth Carolina Premiere
- Notehttps://www.toadboyfilm.com/
- Social Media
- DirectorPhil McLaughlin
- ScreenwriterHillary Rust & Phil McLaughlin
- ProducerPhil McLaughlin & John Metzler & Hillary Rust
- CastCliff Chamberlain, Soren Williams, Tamir Tucker