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‘What Did Jack Do?’: Netflix Just Released a New Short Film from David Lynch, Starring Lynch Himself
“You’re brewin’ a poisonous batch. This thing is bigger than both of us.”
“A detective investigates a monkey who is suspected of murder” is the simple logline for David Lynch‘s new short film What Did Jack Do?, and we suspect that’s all you need to know.
Released totally by surprise this morning, the 17-minute short film stars Lynch as the detective, and a real monkey as, well, the monkey who’s suspected of murder. Of course, this being a David Lynch movie and all, the monkey talks in a highly disturbing human-like voice and the whole thing was filmed in black & white, giving the oddball gem the feel of a film noir.
And yes, of course the murder monkey breaks into song at one point. Of. Course.
Today, January 20th, is actually David Lynch’s birthday, and what better way to celebrate than by watching his latest gift to all of us? You’ll find it only over on Netflix, right now.
Click here to watch What Did Jack Do? at your earliest convenience.
Sunrise Films has announced the official North American release of William Bagley‘s horror comedy Hold the Fort, and it’s accompanied by an energetic new trailer.
Hold the Fort debuts on digital platforms on June 23.
In the film, “Lucas and Jenny think their life is finally coming together when the couple become homeowners. Little do they know that their new house comes with a big catch. Lucas and Jenny soon find themselves in a fight for their lives when they become trapped in a battle between their Homeowners Association and an onslaught of monsters from hell. The horror-comedy takes the timely concern of home-ownership and wraps this up in an entertaining action-packed thrill ride.“
Watch the new trailer below, which introduces one wild HOA gathering during an equinox. Things get bloody fast.
Chris Mayers (Adult Swim Yule Log), Haley Leary (“The Walking Dead”), Levi Burdick, and Julian Smith star.
William Bagley writes and directs, in addition to producing with Smith, Matt Dodd, Luke Williams, and Tim Reis (Adult Swim Yule Log).
Ahead of the release, Bagley said, “My goal with this film was to make a hilarious, fast-paced thrill ride while also telling a great story with heart. Hopefully, through all the blood, laughs, fights, and gags, you leave the film feeling inspired to tackle whatever life throws at you.“
Hold the Fort premiered at Fantasia last summer before going on to play FrightFest London, Toronto After Dark, and Beyond Fest.
I wrote in my review, “It’s an infectiously charming assemblage of jokes and monster vignettes bound together by a barebones plot with not much on its mind beyond delivering an entertaining time.”
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