A talented stop-motion animator (Aisling Franciosi, who many genre fans may remember for her gut-wrenching performance in Jennifer Kent’s devastating THE NIGHTINGALE) becomes consumed by the grotesque world of her horrifying creations — with deadly results. With Stella Gonet, Tom York.

“Weaving an eerily single-minded spell from the puppets’ squished jellybean faces and misshapen limbs, director and animator Robert Morgan has crafted a narratively slender, visually sophisticated first feature.” (New York Times)

“Art and storytelling collide in breathtaking yet revolting fashion. Morgan’s knockout debut opens up the veins of a turbulent artist, delivering one creepy melding of mediums to an unsettling, powerful degree.” (Bloody Disgusting)

“It’s chilling and tragic in equal measures.” (Austin Chronicle)

Wednesday, March 13
Doors 9:00 pm | Movie 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Advance tickets HERE

Friday, March 22
Doors 8:30 pm | Movie 9:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
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STOPMOTION (Robert Morgan, 2024 / 93 mins / 14A ) A stop-motion animator struggles to control her demons after the loss of her overbearing mother.

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