It's almost inevitable not to think in the films of Guillermo del Toro while watching this short, as its influence on it feels pretty evident: The contrast between childhood innocence and some strange, symbolic horrors immediately evoke movies such as Pan's Labyrinth.
The theme of parental loss (A key element from many of his movies) is also present here, and leads to a emotional conclusion after all the horror.
It would be nice to see more of this story, since in many ways it feels like a fragment from a bigger tale; which definately would work as a feature length film done in this same style.
The theme of parental loss (A key element from many of his movies) is also present here, and leads to a emotional conclusion after all the horror.
It would be nice to see more of this story, since in many ways it feels like a fragment from a bigger tale; which definately would work as a feature length film done in this same style.