Jajo

Jajo is a movie about a girl, an egg, two scientists, and a monster. It's a monster movie without more than a few seconds of footage of the monster, it sometimes veers into near comedy, and they may have run out of money (or script) half way through, but it's still a fun short watch (and available in full online).

The plot involves a young female scientist arriving at a research facility where two rival scientists (and one of their wives) are involved in a professional and personal drama. The lab research adds a science fiction element to the story, leading up to the monster's appearance. An early shot of a "Leda and the Swan" artwork on a wall will come back later during a scene that may shock some.

The real problem with the film is that once the monster finally appears (and quickly disappears), the film seems to be missing a reel. We fast forward without adequate explanation and most characters act like the monster may never have been there. If this wasn't a short, the best part of the movie may have been in that missing last 30 minutes. That makes the film a bit frustrating, but it's still worth a watch.

Also be aware that there is at least one scene of what looks like a real mouse being harmed in a laboratory scene.