The Chrysalis

2020 | 9 minutes | 5.5 ★ (7)

The Chrysalis
  • Overview

    A young man moves in with his mother, a retired entomologist, to assist her battle with dementia. His stay quickly descends into a nightmare as his mother's aggression and strange behavior gives light to something more insidious at play.

  • Release Date

    01 May 2020

  • DirectingMichael Squid
  • Budget

    $1,200.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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