The Chrysalis
Synopsis
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.
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The Chrysalis (2020) Short Horror Film
Type: Featurette • Published 2020-11-19
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Festival / Special Debut
November 19, 2020
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Production Budget
$1K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Squid
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Squid
- Original Title
- The Chrysalis
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Budget
- $1K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Squid
Michael Squid
Michael Squid
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Squid
Director
Michael Squid
Writer
Michael Squid
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Chrysalis about?
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.
Who directed The Chrysalis?
The Chrysalis was directed by Michael Squid.
Who stars in The Chrysalis?
The principal cast of The Chrysalis includes Kathryn G. Howell, Aidan Laliberte.
When was The Chrysalis released and how long is it?
The Chrysalis was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Chrysalis?
The Chrysalis holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).