The Rot That Grows Inside My Chest (The Film)
“The sugar rush you 𝘤𝘢𝘯’𝘵 come back from…”
Synopsis
The Rot That Grows Inside My Chest (The Film) is a 2024 indie horror film written by Adelaides charismatic punk-pop duo Teenage Joans to accompany their debut album of the same name. Directed and edited by Jamie Al-Kayyali, the short film is a colourful debut from both Al-Kayyali and the band. The film follows Cahli and Tahlia of Teenage Joans (as themselves) on a magical yet leery journey through Rotland. After becoming acquainted with the Easter Bunny (played by Cahli Blakers) and Tooth Fairy (played by Tahlia Borg), the bewitching pair discover the lands forbidden fruits, the candy apples, and the hidden secrets that they hold.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jamie Al-Kayyali
- Screenplay & Story
- Cahli Blakers, Tahlia Borg, Rachel Whitford
- Original Title
- The Rot That Grows Inside My Chest (The Film)
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jamie Al-Kayyali
Cahli Blakers, Tahlia Borg, Rachel Whitford
Jamie Al-Kayyali
Jasmine J. Leech
Department Leadership Roster
Cahli Blakers
Writer
Jamie Al-Kayyali
Director
Jamie Al-Kayyali
Editor
Tahlia Borg
Writer
Jasmine J. Leech
Producer
Rachel Whitford
Writer
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What is The Rot That Grows Inside My Chest (The Film) about?
The Rot That Grows Inside My Chest (The Film) is a 2024 indie horror film written by Adelaides charismatic punk-pop duo Teenage Joans to accompany their debut album of the same name. Directed and edited by Jamie Al-Kayyali, the short film is a colourful debut from both Al-Kayyali and the band. The film follows Cahli and Tahlia of Teenage Joans (as themselves) on a magical yet leery journey through Rotland. After becoming acquainted with the Easter Bunny (played by Cahli Blakers) and Tooth Fairy (played by Tahlia Borg), the bewitching pair discover the lands forbidden fruits, the candy apples, and the hidden secrets that they hold.
Who directed The Rot That Grows Inside My Chest (The Film)?
The Rot That Grows Inside My Chest (The Film) was directed by Jamie Al-Kayyali.
Who stars in The Rot That Grows Inside My Chest (The Film)?
The principal cast of The Rot That Grows Inside My Chest (The Film) includes Cahli Blakers, Tahlia Borg, Shardae Santos, Monica Patteson, Lucia Franks.
When was The Rot That Grows Inside My Chest (The Film) released and how long is it?
The Rot That Grows Inside My Chest (The Film) was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 21m.