The Small Assassin

16 minutes / Ages 13+ / 2011 / United States of America / Average:

Cult / Horror / Thrillers

Sometimes a child is Mother Nature’s most deadly gift. Based on a story by Ray Bradbury.

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Chris Charles

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Synopsis

The year is 1947, and Alice (Lois Atkins) and David (David Marcotte) have just given birth to their first child. When Alice slips into postpartum depression, David seeks the advice of their Doctor (Robert Breuler), who assures him she will eventually come around. But as time passes Alice's depression takes a turn for the worse, and she becomes convinced the baby is conspiring against her. David must decide if his wife is loosing her mind, or if the child is plotting their doom. "The Small Assassin" is based on the short story by legendary author Ray Bradbury.

Cast

David: David Marcotte
Alice: Lois Atkins
Doctor: Robert Breuler
Baby: Menachem Reed
Newborn Baby: Matthew Erickson
Father on Train: Sam Wooten
Mother on Train: Annie Rubino
Child on Train: Isabella Davis
Alice’s Mother: Laura Jones Macknin
Alice’s Uncle: Richard Renik
Girl at Wake: Leah Rose Orleans
Stunt Performer: Aaron Crippen

Crew

Editor: Brian Caunter
Cinematographer: Kevin Moss
Second Assistant Director: Geoff Reisner
First Assistant Director: William Maursky
Art Director: Ryan Speers
Production Designer: Jeph Porter
Costume Designer: Emma Potter
Music: Greg Nicolett
Sound Designer: Tom Hambleton, C.A.S.
Production Manager: Vanessa L. Hickey

A Night of Horror International Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Action On Film International Film Festival -- Best Science Fiction (Nominated)
HollyShorts Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Chicago International REEL Shorts Film Festival -- Best Suspense Film (Nominated)
Boston Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Syracuse International Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Thriller! Chiller! Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Dark Carnival Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Flyway Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Illinois International Film Festival -- Best Sci-Fi Short (Nominated)
A Nightmare to Remember International Horror Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Elgin Short Film Festival -- First Place (Nominated)
Aesthetica Short Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Moving Pictures Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
DC Independent Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Geneva Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Canada International Film Festival -- Special Jury Prize (Nominated)
SoHo International Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Brussels Short Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Naperville Independent Film Festival -- Best Live Action Short (Nominated)
Aguilar de Campoo Short Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
HorrorQuest Film Festival -- Best Short Cinematography (Nominated)
Lille International Short Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)

Joshua Staman

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2 months, 1 week ago

Chris Charles is a fantastic filmmaker.

EARTHCIRCL.ES

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2 months, 1 week ago

This Ray Bradbury adaptation packs intrigue and paranoia into a short 16 minute film. Beautiful looking, highly recommended.

Scilla Andreen

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Good film / awesome production value.

Kyle Boynton

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1 year ago

Glad to see this film come aboard IndieFlix! Chris Charles is a great filmmaker!

The Small Assassin

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