Itch
A comical horror film about an extreme reaction to cure an itch.
3/5
- Comedy, Horror
- Canada
- 2017
- 4 min
Paul Urrutia’s script is undeniably witty, sad, heart-warming and hopeful. It doesn’t shy away from highlighting the real psychological chaos a dumper and the dumpee experience – fear, shock, begging, desperation and indecisiveness. The film also handles hard-hitting themes such as abuse and mental health – albeit craftly intertwined with farcical moments. Dawson Wigle’s performance as Mike is mesmerising – built up by the unpredictability of his character. Natalia Aranguren, who plays Jesse, brings a relatable girl-next-door innocent quality and, in comedic terms, acts as Wigle’s comedic sidekick.
It’s A Love/Hate Thing’ incorporates several hilarious moments of comic relief, notably the unforeseen appearance of Mike’s evil maybe crazy sister (who bears witness to the break-up) and a crew member – whom she shrugs off during a tense scene. Krishna delivers a smart comedic short that is not only enriched with absurdity, but equally balanced with tender moments.
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Paul Urrutia’s script is undeniably witty, sad, heart-warming and hopeful. It doesn’t shy away from highlighting the real psychological chaos a dumper and the dumpee experience – fear, shock, begging, desperation and indecisiveness. The film also handles hard-hitting themes such as abuse and mental health – albeit craftly intertwined with farcical moments. Dawson Wigle’s performance as Mike is mesmerising – built up by the unpredictability of his character. Natalia Aranguren, who plays Jesse, brings a relatable girl-next-door innocent quality and, in comedic terms, acts as Wigle’s comedic sidekick.
It’s A Love/Hate Thing’ incorporates several hilarious moments of comic relief, notably the unforeseen appearance of Mike’s evil maybe crazy sister (who bears witness to the break-up) and a crew member – whom she shrugs off during a tense scene. Krishna delivers a smart comedic short that is not only enriched with absurdity, but equally balanced with tender moments.
Coming Soon