Name: Grump in the Night
Genre: Animation, Short
Released: 2022-05-20
Duration: 5 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: David Alexander Kaplan, Daniel Rufolo

This well-animated horror-comedy short begins in much the same way as the classic opening of Tales from the Crypt. The visual quality is excellent, and the basic premise is a lot of fun. The story centers on a battle between two minds-one supernatural and the other human. The plot twist at the end is both satisfying and surprisingly emotional.

Animation is a form of visual storytelling that involves creating visual art and motion through the use of various techniques and technologies. In animation, images are manipulated to create the illusion of movement, bringing characters, objects, and environments to life. Animation can encompass a wide range of styles, themes, and intended audiences, making it a diverse and versatile form of storytelling.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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One stormy night, a man is awoken by strange noises downstairs and soon finds himself facing off with a TV-loving poltergeist.

David Alexander Kaplan and Daniel Rufolo in Grump in the Night (2022)

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