LOGLINE:

A mantid being attacks a family during the night.

SYNOPSIS:

When a deadly alien creature arrives in the middle of the night for a late night snack, Sarah is greeted with a horrific realization that either she or her baby will be devoured by a very hungry, expecting mother. Will her husband, David, get home in time?

 
Details
Genre Horror - Short Film
Status Completed
Runtime 13m
Aspect Ratio 1.85 : 1
Camera Panasonic Lumix G9
Lenses Vivitar 24mm f/2.8 (for Canon FD mount), Canon FD 28mm f/2.8 S.S.C., Canon FD 35mm f/2 Concave, Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C. w/ Mitakon focal reducer
Release Date March 1, 2023
Production Company Retro Raptor
Distributor Troma Now - View Film Here!
IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18312336
Cast & Crew
Starring Sam Sisson, Anthony Crawford, Lloyd Kaufman, Brandy Bryant
Director & Cinematographer Krista Michaels
Composer Krista Michaels & Jessica D'Amelio
Story & Screenplay Krista Michaels & Brandy Bryant
Special Makeup / Visual FX Brandy Bryant
Accolades
Festival Status Awards
Toronto’s HORROR-RAMA International Short Film Festival
Toronto, Canada

October 2, 2022
Official Selection
Atlanta Horror Film Festival
Atlanta, GA

October 15, 2022
Official Selection
Soho Horror Film Festival - UK
Online Festival Screening from London

November 17, 2022 - Sohome Virtual Program
Official Selection
South African Independent Film Festival
Cape Town, South Africa

November 21, 2022
Official Selection Nomination:
The Nicholas Vince Award for Best Horror
Rocky Mountain Nightmares International Film Festival
Denver, CO

May 13, 2023
Official Selection Winner:
Audience Favorite
Chicago Horror Film Festival
Chicago, IL

October 21, 2023
Official Selection

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Mantid - Atlanta Horror Film Festival - Director Krista Michaels - praying mantis - short film, movie