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FUNNY BONES
Comedy Horror Shorts
(Various Countries, 96 min)
$55 PRIVATE ROOM IN A SAFE QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD
(US, 2024, 12 min)
Jennifer is crafty, from her handmade puppets and dioramas to her homespun plot to kill her husband by way of an Airbnb guest-turned-lover. Jennifer’s husband Brad might seem like a clueless dick, but he’s actually one step ahead of her.
Director: Lauren Norby
BATH BOMB
(Canada, 2024, 10 min)
A possessive doctor prepares an ostensibly romantic bath for his narcissistic boyfriend, but after an accusation of infidelity, things take a deeply disturbing turn.
Director: Colin G Cooper
BLOODY MARY
(US, 2024, 14 min)
After stuttering while ordering his favourite drink, Trevor gets more than he ordered.
Director: Drew Underwood
DAMN HANDY
(US, 2024, 18 min)
When Plumber Roger Clark visits the remote farmhouse of two murderous sisters, he'll need a trick up his sleeve to survive.
Director: Peter Filardi
THE FLACALTA EFFECT
(US, 2024, 8 min)
After a drug with anti-aging properties has apocalyptic consequences, two Black sisters fight for their lives—and looks—in this satirical take on toxic beauty culture.
Director: Rochée Jeffrey
GUSTI THE STRONG VS THE MERMAN
(Iceland, 2023, 9 min)
When a merman kidnaps two fisherman traditional Icelandic wrestler and monster slayer Gústi the strong comes to the rescue.
In Icelandic with English subtitles
Director: Gunnjón Gestsson
SUPERCRITICAL
(US, 2024, 7 min)
In a post-apocalyptic nuclear fallout shelter, a young scientist bothers their team leader with a series of progressively inane HR requests.
Director: John Osment
SWEATY LARRY
(US, 2024, 7 min)
Three curious young girls stumble upon an obscure urban legend and summon the infamous entity known as Sweaty Larry. They were warned...they were warned.
Director: Vanessa Ionta Wright
WHY DO THE PETS ALWAYS HAVE TO DIE?
(US, 2024, 11 min)
A group therapy session for all the animals who have survived horror films.
Director: Rollyn Stafford
$55 PRIVATE ROOM IN A SAFE QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD
(US, 2024, 12 min)
Jennifer is crafty, from her handmade puppets and dioramas to her homespun plot to kill her husband by way of an Airbnb guest-turned-lover. Jennifer’s husband Brad might seem like a clueless dick, but he’s actually one step ahead of her.
Director Biography - Lauren Norby
Lauren Norby is an artist based in Missoula. He was raised in a remote cabin in the woods on a diet of comic books, alt weeklies and old movies. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The University of Montana, and earned his Master of Fine Arts degree from The University of California, Santa Barbara. Lauren has been self-publishing comix and zines for years. In 2023 he adapted his comic "$55 Private Room in a Safe Quiet Neighborhood" into a short film. It is Lauren's directorial debut.
- Year2024
- Runtime12 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorLauren Norby
- ScreenwriterLauren Norby
- CastBrick Patrick, Blake de Pastino, John Budge, Gillian Todd
FUNNY BONES
Comedy Horror Shorts
(Various Countries, 96 min)
$55 PRIVATE ROOM IN A SAFE QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD
(US, 2024, 12 min)
Jennifer is crafty, from her handmade puppets and dioramas to her homespun plot to kill her husband by way of an Airbnb guest-turned-lover. Jennifer’s husband Brad might seem like a clueless dick, but he’s actually one step ahead of her.
Director: Lauren Norby
BATH BOMB
(Canada, 2024, 10 min)
A possessive doctor prepares an ostensibly romantic bath for his narcissistic boyfriend, but after an accusation of infidelity, things take a deeply disturbing turn.
Director: Colin G Cooper
BLOODY MARY
(US, 2024, 14 min)
After stuttering while ordering his favourite drink, Trevor gets more than he ordered.
Director: Drew Underwood
DAMN HANDY
(US, 2024, 18 min)
When Plumber Roger Clark visits the remote farmhouse of two murderous sisters, he'll need a trick up his sleeve to survive.
Director: Peter Filardi
THE FLACALTA EFFECT
(US, 2024, 8 min)
After a drug with anti-aging properties has apocalyptic consequences, two Black sisters fight for their lives—and looks—in this satirical take on toxic beauty culture.
Director: Rochée Jeffrey
GUSTI THE STRONG VS THE MERMAN
(Iceland, 2023, 9 min)
When a merman kidnaps two fisherman traditional Icelandic wrestler and monster slayer Gústi the strong comes to the rescue.
In Icelandic with English subtitles
Director: Gunnjón Gestsson
SUPERCRITICAL
(US, 2024, 7 min)
In a post-apocalyptic nuclear fallout shelter, a young scientist bothers their team leader with a series of progressively inane HR requests.
Director: John Osment
SWEATY LARRY
(US, 2024, 7 min)
Three curious young girls stumble upon an obscure urban legend and summon the infamous entity known as Sweaty Larry. They were warned...they were warned.
Director: Vanessa Ionta Wright
WHY DO THE PETS ALWAYS HAVE TO DIE?
(US, 2024, 11 min)
A group therapy session for all the animals who have survived horror films.
Director: Rollyn Stafford
$55 PRIVATE ROOM IN A SAFE QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD
(US, 2024, 12 min)
Jennifer is crafty, from her handmade puppets and dioramas to her homespun plot to kill her husband by way of an Airbnb guest-turned-lover. Jennifer’s husband Brad might seem like a clueless dick, but he’s actually one step ahead of her.
Director Biography - Lauren Norby
Lauren Norby is an artist based in Missoula. He was raised in a remote cabin in the woods on a diet of comic books, alt weeklies and old movies. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The University of Montana, and earned his Master of Fine Arts degree from The University of California, Santa Barbara. Lauren has been self-publishing comix and zines for years. In 2023 he adapted his comic "$55 Private Room in a Safe Quiet Neighborhood" into a short film. It is Lauren's directorial debut.
- Year2024
- Runtime12 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorLauren Norby
- ScreenwriterLauren Norby
- CastBrick Patrick, Blake de Pastino, John Budge, Gillian Todd