Scary and Strange

⭐ Featured Review

"According to the director, this animated short explores depression and the dangers of romanticising it. The visuals, characters, and story are surreal - rooted in fantasy, dreams, and symbolic imagery. From the very start, it's clear this isn't a conventional narrative, but a metaphorical one that invites interpretation. The relationship between the girl and the ever-present monster - a companion that never leaves, one she ends up longing for even through pain - illustrates that symbolism well. The film captures how something harmful can still feel inseparable, familiar, and even pai..."