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The Chrysalis

  • 2020
  • 9m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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Aidan Laliberte, Kathryn Graham Howell, and Michael Squid in The Chrysalis (2020)
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A man takes time off from his job to move in with his mother, who is suffering from early-onset dementia. As time elapses, things quickly shift as questions rise and concern for his well-bei... Read allA man takes time off from his job to move in with his mother, who is suffering from early-onset dementia. As time elapses, things quickly shift as questions rise and concern for his well-being begins to emerge. It soon becomes clear there is something very unsettling at play.A man takes time off from his job to move in with his mother, who is suffering from early-onset dementia. As time elapses, things quickly shift as questions rise and concern for his well-being begins to emerge. It soon becomes clear there is something very unsettling at play.

  • Director
    • Michael Squid
  • Writer
    • Michael Squid
  • Stars
    • Kathryn Graham Howell
    • Aidan Laliberte
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    6.5/10
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    • Director
      • Michael Squid
    • Writer
      • Michael Squid
    • Stars
      • Kathryn Graham Howell
      • Aidan Laliberte
    • 3User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 5 nominations total

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    • Wendy Stevenson
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    Aidan Laliberte
    • Adam Stevenson
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      • Michael Squid
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    10mygooger

    Creepy short horror

    I found this short horror film on YouTube, and I was blown away on how well done it was. Both actors did an incredible job, especially the mother, who manages to convey the confusion and frustration that dementia individuals face, as well as being creepy as hell.
    8kosmasp

    Bugging you

    I saw an image or still of the movie and it looked quite eerie ... so no pun intended, especially because there is no real give away to the story, apart from the mom being and looking quite creepy ... question is, what kind of sickness does she have that affects here like that? It can't be just the forgetting stuff now can it? Well you have to watch to find out.

    Acting wise the short movie is really focused on the important things. Some effects enhance everything (like the already mentioned still gives away a bit I reckon) ... the horror seems real (no pun intended) ... and the ending will chill you for sure ... don't try this at home ... hopefully.
    Kirpianuscus

    well crafted

    A beautiful game of appearences. The old theme of crazy doctor. The relation mother-son and the inspired end. And , sure, great performances. A film about love, late dementia, fear and passion out of borders. Just, well crafted.

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      • May 1, 2020 (United States)
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