The Monkey Paw 2024
"The horrors of motherhood."
Dive into the chilling short film *The Monkey Paw* (2024), directed by Maria Abascal, where a weary mother's bedtime story spirals into a terrifying blur of reality and nightmare.
Director: Maria Abascal
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Monkey Paw (2024) about?
*The Monkey Paw* (2024) follows a tired mother sharing a horror story with her daughter, but as she recounts the tale, the lines between the fictional narrative and their real lives start to collapse. What begins as a simple bedtime ritual spirals into a nightmarish fusion of reality and imagination, leaving both characters—and the audience—questioning what's truly happening.
Who directed The Monkey Paw?
Maria Abascal directs *The Monkey Paw* (2024), bringing a sharp, atmospheric vision to this short horror film.
Who stars in The Monkey Paw?
The film stars Juan Abascal, Javiera Larenas, and Federico Abascal in key roles.
Is The Monkey Paw (2024) worth watching?
While short in runtime, *The Monkey Paw* (2024) packs a punch with its psychological horror and unsettling themes—ideal for horror fans craving something different. Its tight storytelling and chilling atmosphere make it a standout in the genre, even if the IMDb rating is currently unrated.
How long is The Monkey Paw?
*The Monkey Paw* (2024) runs for 6 minutes.
About The Monkey Paw (2024) — When a bedtime story becomes a horror you can't wake up from
Dive into the chilling short film *The Monkey Paw* (2024), directed by Maria Abascal, where a weary mother's bedtime story spirals into a terrifying blur of reality and nightmare. As she recounts a horror tale to her daughter, the boundaries between fiction and life dissolve, leaving both characters—and viewers—trapped in an eerie, unsettling limbo. With its haunting atmosphere and sharp focus on the darker sides of parenthood, this six-minute horror gem crafts a uniquely disturbing experience that lingers long after the credits roll.
The film's tension builds as the mother's recounting of the story seeps into their everyday lives, creating a disorienting dance between the mundane and the macabre. Abascal's direction, paired with standout performances from Juan Abascal, Javiera Larenas, and Federico Abascal, amplifies the psychological horror, making *The Monkey Paw* (2024) a must-watch for fans of tight, atmospheric horror that thrives on psychological unease rather than cheap scares.