Floater 2023
"Shit gets real."
A raw, darkly comic dive into grief and fractured family ties, *Floater (2023)* follows a man spiraling into obsessive memorializing after his abusive father's death. Directed with unsettling precision by D.M.
Director: D.M. Harring
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Floater (2023) about?
The film explores a man's descent into obsession after his father's death, building a surreal mausoleum in his parents' bathroom to memorialize a relationship that never existed. His family scrambles to pull him back from the brink of madness before it's too late.
Who directed Floater?
D.M. Harring helms this sharp horror-comedy, marking them as a bold new voice in micro-budget filmmaking with a keen eye for cringe and catharsis.
Who stars in Floater?
Jacob Wysocki leads the cast alongside Darcy Rose Byrnes, Jeffrey Nordling, and Christine Elliott in this unsettling family drama.
Is Floater (2023) worth watching?
With its tight runtime and fearless approach to dark humor, *Floater* is a standout for fans of psychological horror-comedy. While unrated, its intensity and originality make it a memorable micro-film worth tracking down.
How long is Floater?
The film runs 14 minutes, a brisk but impactful burst of storytelling.
About Floater (2023) — A Biting Horror-Comedy About Trauma and Family
A raw, darkly comic dive into grief and fractured family ties, *Floater (2023)* follows a man spiraling into obsessive memorializing after his abusive father's death. Directed with unsettling precision by D.M. Harring, this 14-minute horror-comedy strips away pretense, locking its protagonist in a bathroom mausoleum where twisted homage replaces healing.
Jacob Wysocki anchors the film with a performance so unflinching it feels like watching a wound being picked at. The supporting cast—including Darcy Rose Byrnes as his grief-stricken niece and Jeffrey Nordling as the detached patriarch—amplify the tension with performances that teeter between pathos and absurdity. With its claustrophobic setting and themes of inherited trauma and performative grief, *Floater* delivers a punch of discomfort wrapped in pitch-black humor.