Gitchy The Clown

Gitchy The Clown: A Horror Comedy Short Film

Gitchy The Clown is a short film written and directed by Thomas Norman, with assistance from Lenny Rivera. It was released in 2009 and won two awards at the Terror Film Festival. The film is about a mysterious clown that tickles people to death, and the brother and sister who are haunted by his image.

Plot Summary

David and Kimberly are siblings who have lost their parents in a tragic accident. David is convinced that their parents were killed by Gitchy, a 6'5", 400 pound clown who tickles his victims to death. He suffers from nightmares and hallucinations of Gitchy, who taunts him with his maniacal laughter. Kimberly tries to take care of her brother, but she is also depressed and overwhelmed by his condition. David's therapist, Dr. Bradshaw, prescribes him medication and visits him weekly, but nothing seems to help. Soon, everyone connected to David will discover the truth about Gitchy, and the situation will be no laughing matter...or will it?

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Cast and Crew

The film features the following actors and actresses:

Doug Albin as Martin, David's friend

Michael J. Brown as David, the main protagonist

Stefanny Cano as Kimberly, David's sister

Greg Gale as Gitchy, the killer clown

Marykate Gallagher as Becky, Kimberly's friend

Daniel Hall as Father, David and Kimberly's father

Randy Memoli as Victor Laser Ray, a TV host

Christopher Liz Walsh as Dr. Bradshaw, David's therapist

Amy Waterous as Mother, David and Kimberly's mother

The film was written and directed by Thomas Norman, who also composed the theme song for the film. The theme song was performed by Stoned 2 Death, a band that Norman is a part of. The film was co-directed by Lenny Rivera, who also did the animation for the film. The animation was made with Disco Diffusion, a software that allows users to create animated videos with disco music.

Reviews and Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. Some praised the film for its originality, humor, and creativity, while others criticized the film for its low-budget production, poor acting, and absurd plot. The film has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on IMDb, based on 48 user ratings.

The film won two awards at the Terror Film Festival in 2010: Best Horror Comedy Short Film and Best Actor in a Horror Comedy Short Film for Michael J. Brown. The film was also nominated for Best Director in a Horror Comedy Short Film for Thomas Norman. The film was screened at several other film festivals, such as the New York City Horror Film Festival, the Shriekfest Horror Film Festival, and the Fright Night Film Fest.

Trivia

Here are some interesting facts about the film:

The film was inspired by Norman's fear of clowns and tickling.

The film was shot in New Jersey over a period of three days.

The film features a cameo appearance by Victor Laser Ray, a fictional TV host who hosts a show called "Laser Ray's House of Horrors". He introduces the film to the audience in a mock trailer.

The film references several other horror films, such as Psycho, The Shining, Halloween, Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Scream.

The film has a running gag of characters saying "Gitchy" in different ways.

Conclusion

Gitchy The Clown is a short horror comedy film that tells the story of a clown who tickles people to death. It is a low-budget indie film that has won some awards and gained some cult following. It is not for everyone, but it might appeal to fans of horror comedy and absurd humor.

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