Sredni Vashtar

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Reviewed by: Amber Wilkinson

Sredni Vashtar
"This short film is neatly intercut with shadow puppetry to illustrate the more sinister elements and captures the spirit of menace perfectly."

Set the air-conditioning to chill and prepare yourself for this spooky little tale.

A boy is terminally ill and has to eke out his remaining days in the company of his austere, God-fearing aunt, who took him in after his parents died "somewhere hot".

His only refuge is his shed and his pets - but is there more to them than meets the eye?

This short film is neatly intercut with shadow puppetry to illustrate the more sinister elements and captures the spirit of menace perfectly. You'll never look at the shed at the bottom of your garden in the same light again.

Reviewed on: 17 Aug 2003
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Spooky tale of a sick boy and a shed at the bottom of the garden.

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Director: Angela M Murray

Writer: Angela M Murray, based on the short story by Saki

Starring: Fergus Nimmo, Sian Thomas

Year: 2003

Runtime: 10 minutes

Country: UK

Festivals:

EIFF 2003

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