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Less than ten minutes long and with almost no dialogue, Where’s Weirdo is a fun little horror film that might make some people think twice before picking up a new book.
Written and directed by Duncan Peak, the short film follows Daisy (Gabby Carbon), a bookstore employee who stumbles upon an illustrated book called Where’s Weirdo, which seems to be fashioned after the popular children’s book Where’s Waldo. In this version, the reader must find a vanishing magician at a crowded circus.
When Daisy excitedly exclaims, ‘Found you!’ after spotting the magician, she has no idea that the creepy character has stepped out of the book and into real life to find her. As night falls and Daisy prepares to close the shop, the atmosphere takes a darker turn. The film starts on a lighthearted note, with vibrant illustrations from the book enhanced by ambient circus sounds, immersing viewers in a whimsical setting before things get eerie.
While not particularly scary and with a predictable ending, Where’s Weirdo delivers a solid jump scare and makes for an entertaining short horror film.
You can watch the film on YouTube.
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