Malacostraca
2018
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Synopsis
A failing writer loses his grip on reality as his wife grows pregnant with their child... 'Malacostraca' was shot by DP Ava Benjamin Shorr. It features practical creature puppet effects created by legendary FX artist Gabe Bartalos (Brain Damage, Leprechaun, The Cremaster Cycle, Gremlins 2).
Malacostraca (2018) is a 00:15:36 horror short film by Charles Pieper (United States). A failing writer loses his grip on reality as his wife grows pregnant with their child.
Key facts
Cast
Charlie Pecoraro, Amber Bollinger
Original language
English
Crew
Screenplay
Charles Pieper
Producer
Case Barden, Joel Garay, Boman Modine
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Love Horror Short Film Festival 2026 generic - Program 4 (8:10PM)
- Sacramento Horror Film Festival 2026 generic - Short Film Program 4 (8:10PM)
- Bizarroland Film Festival 2019 - Shorts
- Overlook Film Festival 2019 generic - Shorts Program 2
- Panic Fest 2019 - Shorts
- FilmQuest 2018 - Feature Films
- Other Worlds Film Festival 2018 - Features
Full credits
| Director | Charles Pieper |
| Cast | Charlie Pecoraro, Amber Bollinger |
| Screenplay | Charles Pieper |
| Producer | Case Barden, Joel Garay, Boman Modine |
Technical
| Runtime | 16 min |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Colour | Color |
| Shooting format | Arri Alexa |
Identifiers & sources
| IMDb | tt4185538 |
| TMDB | 548215 |
| FILMFREEWAY | Malacostraca |
