Holiday Hostage
“You think your family is messed up? A comedic short film about a dysfunctional Jewish family held hostage on Thanksgiving.”
Synopsis
It’s Thanksgiving night and all Abby and David want to do is quickly eat their turkey and ditch their overbearing “still has their umbilical cords” Jewish mother. Before they can make their getaway, Gary, a deranged ex-convict, breaks in and takes the family hostage. Tensions are high, family secrets are revealed, and Gary just forced everyone to go the bathroom with him. At least Grandma is here to calm everyone down. Just kidding, she’s crazy. Can this family make peace with each other before they’re offed? Oy vey!
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-22
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Moffett
- Screenplay & Story
- David Storch, Abby Walla
- Original Score
- Daniel Raijman
- Original Title
- Holiday Hostage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- David Storch & Abby Walla
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Moffett
David Storch, Abby Walla
Daniel Raijman
Phil Parmet
Jonathan M. Dillon
Department Leadership Roster
Brandi Darling
Costume Design
David Storch
Writer
Jonathan M. Dillon
Editor
Abby Walla
Writer
D.W. Moffett
Director
Phil Parmet
Director of Photography
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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Holiday Hostage
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What is Holiday Hostage about?
It’s Thanksgiving night and all Abby and David want to do is quickly eat their turkey and ditch their overbearing “still has their umbilical cords” Jewish mother. Before they can make their getaway, Gary, a deranged ex-convict, breaks in and takes the family hostage. Tensions are high, family secrets are revealed, and Gary just forced everyone to go the bathroom with him. At least Grandma is here to calm everyone down. Just kidding, she’s crazy. Can this family make peace with each other before they’re offed? Oy vey!
Who directed Holiday Hostage?
Holiday Hostage was directed by D.W. Moffett.
Who stars in Holiday Hostage?
The principal cast of Holiday Hostage includes Don Stark, Maggie Wheeler, Bunny Levine, David Storch, Abby Walla.
When was Holiday Hostage released and how long is it?
Holiday Hostage was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Holiday Hostage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Holiday Hostage was composed by Daniel Raijman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Holiday Hostage?
Holiday Hostage holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).