Whose Leg Is This?!
Whose Leg Is This?!

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Whose Leg Is This?!

2019
Movie
7 min
English

You'll never guess.

Insights

IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users88%
Director: Bartholomew "Barty" HigginsGenres: Comedy, Mystery, Short

Plot Summary

In a bizarre turn of events, a group of eccentric individuals wakes up in an unfamiliar room with no memory of how they got there. Their confusion mounts when they discover a disembodied leg in the center of the room, sparking a darkly comedic investigation into its origin and ownership. The short film explores themes of identity and absurdity through witty dialogue and unexpected revelations.

Critical Reception

Whose Leg Is This?! was met with positive reviews, particularly for its quirky humor and inventive premise within its short runtime. Critics praised its ability to generate intrigue and laughs despite its brevity, though some found the ambiguity of the ending to be frustrating.

What Reviewers Say

  • Hilariously bizarre and surprisingly engaging short film.

  • A masterclass in compact storytelling and absurdist comedy.

  • Leaves audiences pondering the mystery long after the credits roll.

Google audience: Audiences lauded the film's unique sense of humor and clever concept, with many appreciating its ability to be both funny and thought-provoking. Some viewers found the mystery compelling and the performances engaging.

Awards & Accolades

Won 'Best Short Film - Comedy' at the 2019 Independent Film Festival of Greater Los Angeles. Nominated for 'Audience Award' at the 2019 Short Cuts Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The disembodied leg prop used in the film was actually a meticulously crafted latex replica created by a local prosthetics artist who specializes in horror movie effects.

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