FRANKIE FREAKO

Presented By

Prairie Records

Tuesday November 19, 2024
6:30 pm

Canada, 2024, 82 minUtes

Language
English

Director
Steven Kostanski

Writer
Steven Kostanski

Producers
Michael Paszt & Pasha Patriki

Cast
Conor Sweeney, Matthew Kennedy, Kristy Wordsworth, & Adam Brooks

Synopsis

Director Steven Kostanski delivers a vibrant homage to 1980s monster cinema, weaving together elements of zany comedy and horror through the misadventures of Conor Sweeney. Conor, an uptight yuppie, inadvertently invites chaos into his life when he dials a late-night party hotline, unwittingly unleashing a motley crew of diminutive chaos puppets, led by the maniacal Frankie Freako. This seemingly innocuous act spirals into a confrontation against a gang of bizarre gremlins.

Kostanski’s film expertly harnesses the aesthetic and narrative qualities of beloved monster movies, employing impressive practical effects that evoke nostalgia while simultaneously showcasing his distinctive artistic flair. Known for his work on films like PSYCHO GOREMAN and MANBORG, Kostanski navigates the fine line between homage and innovation, crafting a world that both pays tribute to its influences and stands as a unique cinematic experience. The humor is relentless, with rapid-fire jokes wrapped up in a whirlwind of absurdity. FRANKIE FREAKO strikes a perfect balance between nostalgic homage and inventive creativity.

Screens with short film

A DIVINE COMEDY: WHAT THE HELL

Duration: 9 Minutes
Country: Canada
Language: English
Genres: Horror, satire, comedy, adaptation, adventure, romance, fantasy

Director: Valerie Lee Barnhart
Writers: Valerie Lee Barnhart, Sean Micheals
Producers: Christine Noël
Cast: Valerie Lee Barnhart, Jean Bernard

Synopsis

 As Dante’s classic Hell falls into oblivion, a harpy named Charlotte navigates the chaos.