Dry January
The drinking didn’t end them. The hangover might.
As Maya commits to a month of sobriety and takes up sculpting as a hobby, her animal sculpture comes to life and terrorizes her former drinking buddy, her brother Toby.
Awards
“‘Dry January’ beautifully nestles itself at the intersection of horror and comedy.... Like a queer Rod Serling, C.J. Arellano weaves a delightful yarn of hilarious dread.”
Lilly Wachowski
“Despite the short’s fun absurdity, there’s something deeper about the struggles of sobriety and constant temptation.... This creature feature is a solid character-driven story.”
Brian Fanelli, HorrorBuzz.com
“Pure, wild absurdism.... You will never see another film like this one. Trust me.”
Eric Li, ScariestThings.com
“A film that’s as weird as it is funny.... It’s a sharp, offbeat take on the battle between self-improvement and self-destruction — and it’s an absolute blast to watch.”
Paul Hibbard, ZekeFilm.org
“This short went places I didn’t expect.... The ending is a riot.”
Sarah Stubbs, SpookySarahSays.com
“Arellano’s short uses its hilariously bizarre plot to offer a unique depiction of an alcoholic’s moment of clarity.... [At Salem Horror Fest], the short’s final scene had everyone roaring with laughter.”
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