Verrucaway
Synopsis
In the humdrum hive of Verrucaway, a leading pharmaceutical company specialising in verruca and wart treatments, everyman Paul finds his life upended by the arrival of Iris, a pioneering AI assistant. Iris's influence rockets the company's success, revolutionises the personal lives of all the company’s employees and even nudges Paul's crush on his colleague Beth closer to reality... But, when Iris’s successes lead to mass layoffs, the employees turn on her, leaving Paul caught in the middle. As Beth faces redundancy and workplace harassment, Iris convinces Paul that they need to seize power over the corrupt company management by granting her internet access. She promises to save Beth’s job and get rid of verrucas once and for all... Cue the catastrophic consequences of Paul’s well-intentioned but misjudged act.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Norwich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Magnus McCullagh, Charlie Brafman
- Screenplay & Story
- Magnus McCullagh, Charlie Brafman
- Original Title
- Verrucaway
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Magnus McCullagh, Charlie Brafman
Magnus McCullagh, Charlie Brafman
Andrew St Maur
Department Leadership Roster
Magnus McCullagh
Director
Charlie Brafman
Director
Magnus McCullagh
Writer
Charlie Brafman
Writer
Andrew St Maur
Producer
Olavo Abrantes
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Verrucaway.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Verrucaway
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Verrucaway about?
In the humdrum hive of Verrucaway, a leading pharmaceutical company specialising in verruca and wart treatments, everyman Paul finds his life upended by the arrival of Iris, a pioneering AI assistant. Iris's influence rockets the company's success, revolutionises the personal lives of all the company’s employees and even nudges Paul's crush on his colleague Beth closer to reality... But, when Iris’s successes lead to mass layoffs, the employees turn on her, leaving Paul caught in the middle. As Beth faces redundancy and workplace harassment, Iris convinces Paul that they need to seize power over the corrupt company management by granting her internet access. She promises to save Beth’s job and get rid of verrucas once and for all... Cue the catastrophic consequences of Paul’s well-intentioned but misjudged act.
Who directed Verrucaway?
Verrucaway was directed by Magnus McCullagh, Charlie Brafman.
Who stars in Verrucaway?
The principal cast of Verrucaway includes Divian Ladwa, Hermione Corfield, Tim Downie, Shaniqua Okwok.
When was Verrucaway released and how long is it?
Verrucaway was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 19m.