Watch: Horror Dark Comedy Short 'BabyThump' Directed by Ian Killick | FirstShowing.net

by Alex Billington March 3, 2023Source: Vimeo “That’s a long time! I can’t see that working for us…” “Me neither.” How’s this for a horror film pitch. What if you were suddenly awoken by the sounds of a crying baby, but you don’t actually have a baby? What would you do? BabyThump is a British horror short made by filmmaker Ian Killick, produced by Anna McNutt. A couple, Donny and Marie, awake one morning to find a baby has appeared in their apartment. Unsure what to do, and bewildered by the intrusion, they seek guidance from the eccentric Dr. Hoofenhoffer. This seems to be a very dark comedy even though there aren’t many jokes – it’s the vintage style and awkward deadpan dialogue that makes it so amusing. BabyThump stars Kathryn O’Reilly and Derek Elwood as the couple, with Brigid Lohrey as the Dr. This is a simple concept executed brilliantly by the filmmakers. Great work. Thanks to Vimeo Staff Picks for the tip. From Vimeo: “Being woken by a newborn is one thing…what to do with it? That’s quite another.” BabyThump is a short film written and directed by London-based filmmaker Ian Killick – who is also an editor
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