The Familiar (film)
A vampire fan becomes assistant to a belligerent vampire.
The Familiar is a 2009 short film blending comedy and horror. It follows a gullible vampire enthusiast who lands a job as the irritable undead creature's personal assistant. The cast includes Torrance Coombs, Paul Hubbard, and Rachel Sehl. The movie earned awards at festivals like Sitges and Bram Stoker, plus Leo and DGC Award nominations.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Kody Zimmermann
- Producer
- Riley Walsh
- Starring
- Torrance Coombs
- Paul Hubbard
- Rachel Sehl
- Brock Shoveller
- Art Kitching
- Jason Harder
- Luisa Jojic
- Josh Blacker
- Music
- Richard L. King
- Cinematography
- George Campbell
- Released
- 17 October 2009, Screamfest
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- Language
- English
Facts from the source article.
Plot
Sam, a lifelong vampire enthusiast, is offered a job as an assistant to a real vampire on his 21st birthday. He accepts and meets Simón Bolívar, a 400-year-old vampire. Sam discovers that the reality of serving a corrupt and neurotic vampire is far from the romanticized fantasy he imagined.
Inspiration
Kody Zimmermann conceived the idea while reading Dracula and working as an actor's assistant. He saw the vampire as a metaphor for a terrible boss and was interested in the Renfield character. Zimmermann wanted to explore what kind of person would devote themselves to a sinister being while still calling themselves human, bridging the experience of serving a greater being while being caught up in insanity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in The Familiar (film)?
The Familiar stars Torrance Coombs, Paul Hubbard, Rachel Sehl, Brock Shoveller, Art Kitching, Jason Harder, Luisa Jojic and Josh Blacker.
Who composed the music for The Familiar (film)?
The music for The Familiar was composed by Richard L. King.
How long is The Familiar (film)?
The Familiar has a running time of 22 minutes.
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