POSSUM
Seen it?2024 | 15 min | Horror, Comedy
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved The Cabin in the Woods, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 15 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
When the leader of an artist residency kills the possum that’s been eating their cauliflower, the residents come to a shocking consensus.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$33K worldwide on a $35K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 190K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Daisy Rosato
- Misha Brooks
- Sophie Sagan-Gutherz
- Michelle Davis
- Gilbert D. Sanchez
- Hannah Shealy