APPENDAGE - ANNA ZLOKOVIC (2022)

Written and directed by Anna Zlokovic, Appendage was in competition at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. A psychological horror short film, it tells the story of a young fashion designer who struggles to stand up to her overbearing boss. Her self-doubt and anxiety manifests into physical form, which will remind viewers of a certain age of the original Total Recall movie. Its lack of subtlety makes me assume it's a black comedy, despite this not being explicit anywhere. Of course, it could all be an earnest exploration of whether one needs to conquer one's fears or nurture them. The filmmaking and special effects are good, but there could perhaps be more story. If you like the Appendage short horror film be sure to rate it and share it!