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
Official Selection - World Premiere
The Overlook Film Festival
Winner
Best Horror Comedy
HollyShorts Comedy Film Festival
Winner
Best Writing
Queer Screams Film Festival
Winner
Best Horror Short
29 Queer Film Festival
Winner
Best Horror Comedy
Atlanta Horrorfest
Official Selection
Salem Horror Fest
Official Selection
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival
Official Selection
H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival
Official Selection
Laugh After Dark ComedyFest
Official Selection
Milwaukee Horror Fest
Official Selection
Hysteria Fest - Halloween Edition
Official Selection
Flip the Script Queer Film Festival
Official Selection
OutFilm CT - Connecticut's LGBTQ Film Festival
Official Selection
Bizarroland Film Festival
“‘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.”
CinemaSpection
Poster design by Alex Maizus
