Pencil Test
“A pencil icon from an Apple Macintosh drawing program comes to life.”
Synopsis
A pencil tool escapes from the Macintosh interface when no one can see it, as it wants to take a closer look to a wooden pencil on a desk. Afterwards, it attempts to get back onto the screen but the computer has been turned off by an unseen human presence. The pencil tool finally manages to turn on the computer but when it tries to return to the software programme is no longer possible and ends up smacking onto the screen. After the credits, you can hear a sound of the screen shattering.
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Original Title
- Pencil Test
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 3m
- Production Studios
- Apple, Apple Advanced Technology Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Potel, Larry Tesler
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pencil Test
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What is Pencil Test about?
A pencil tool escapes from the Macintosh interface when no one can see it, as it wants to take a closer look to a wooden pencil on a desk. Afterwards, it attempts to get back onto the screen but the computer has been turned off by an unseen human presence. The pencil tool finally manages to turn on the computer but when it tries to return to the software programme is no longer possible and ends up smacking onto the screen. After the credits, you can hear a sound of the screen shattering.
Who directed Pencil Test?
Pencil Test was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Pencil Test?
The principal cast of Pencil Test includes Not specified.
When was Pencil Test released and how long is it?
Pencil Test was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pencil Test?
Pencil Test holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).