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Butcher the Bakers
Recently fired, a grim reaper with anger issues terrorizes a small town, killing and collecting souls for a purpose only he knows. Sam and Martin, slackers who work at the local bakery, are hired by a mysterious stranger to stop him from killing again. Now they are the only ones who can take out Death before it's too late, but these idiots have no idea what they've walked into.
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Plot Summary
In this horror-comedy short, a group of friends venture into the woods to go camping. Their trip takes a terrifying turn when they stumble upon a remote, abandoned butcher shop with a sinister secret. They soon discover that the former occupants were not just bakers, but something far more monstrous.
Critical Reception
Butcher the Bakers received a mixed to positive reception, often praised for its creative premise and effective blend of horror and dark humor within its short runtime. Some critics noted its potential for a larger narrative, while others appreciated its concise execution of a B-movie concept.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its inventive horror-comedy mashup.
Applauded for effective scares and dark humor.
Some found the narrative compelling for a short film.
Google audience: Audience reviews are not widely aggregated for this short film, but general sentiment on platforms where it has been shared often highlights its entertaining and quirky nature within the horror genre.
Fun Fact
The short film was directed by Marc Hamill, who also makes an on-screen appearance and is known for his work as a comedian and actor.
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