Rabbit
Rabbit

Movie spotlight

Rabbit

2014
Movie
15 min
English

Abandoned by his parents and harboring a grim family secret a damaged young teen is faced with a difficult choice when he brings his foreign girlfriend into the family home.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Luke ShanahanGenres: Short, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman named Eliza cares for her ailing mother, who suffers from a mysterious illness that causes her to slowly turn into a rabbit. As Eliza struggles to cope with her mother's deteriorating condition and the bizarre physical transformation, she grapples with the emotional and psychological toll of her caregiving responsibilities. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the uncanny nature of illness within a deeply unsettling atmosphere.

Critical Reception

Rabbit is a critically acclaimed short film that garnered significant attention for its unique premise and unsettling atmosphere. It was praised for its strong performances, particularly from Julia Blake as the mother, and its effective direction in creating a sense of dread and emotional weight. The film resonated with audiences for its poignant exploration of a difficult subject matter through a surreal lens.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its disturbing yet compelling exploration of illness and familial duty.

  • Commended for its strong lead performances and eerie, atmospheric direction.

  • Acknowledged for its unique and memorable surrealist approach to a sensitive theme.

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Awards & Accolades

Screened at numerous film festivals including Flickerfest International Short Film Festival and HollyShorts Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film's surreal transformation concept was inspired by a dream the director had about his own mother.

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