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Silly Scaries
Prepare yourself to be scared silly! Three independent filmmakers join their talents to bring you the most goofy and gross anthology ever created! Your bones will rattle and your nerves will fry as you witness each spooky story: In MANNA FOR THE DAMNED two teenage boys decide the only way to "get chicks" is to become a Zombie. They learn the hard way that joining the league of the undead ain't all it's cracked up to be! In TREEHUGGERS a young couple lost in the woods befriends a band of hippies in hopes of obtaining directions back to their camp. However, after a drugged encounter with their new friends, their world is turned upside down and suddenly finding the way back just got a whole lot scarier! And finally, in DEAD ENDING a mourning widow travels to the cemetery to visit the grave of her late husband. But all is not what it seems when she is attacked and pursued by zombified locals. With the winding roads only taking her in circles she attempts to escape on foot.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends gets together for a Halloween party, but things take a terrifying turn when a real monster crashes the festivities. The short film blends comedic elements with genuine scares as the characters try to survive the night.
Critical Reception
Silly Scaries is a low-budget independent short film that garnered some attention on the festival circuit for its creative use of practical effects and its blend of humor and horror. While not a mainstream release, it was appreciated by genre fans for its energetic execution.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its effective blend of comedy and horror on a small budget.
Noted for its creative practical effects and energetic pacing.
Seen as a fun, B-movie style horror short by genre enthusiasts.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this short film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was created by Ryan Polito, who later went on to direct for Disney Channel and other major productions.
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