Juiced 2021
"roommates are a grind"
In *Juiced (2021)*, directed by Stephen Steelman, a high-strung computer programmer named Donald faces his own unraveling sanity as his laid-back roommates push his patience to the limit.
Director: Stephen Steelman
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Juiced (2021) about?
*Juiced* follows Donald, a stressed-out programmer who finds himself at odds with his roommates' unrelenting smoothie-making obsession. As their blending reaches fever pitch ahead of Burning Man, Donald's grip on reality slips, leading to a darkly comedic and unsettling climax inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's *The Tell-Tale Heart*.
Who directed Juiced?
Stephen Steelman directed *Juiced (2021)*, delivering a sharp blend of comedy and horror in this short-form thriller.
Who stars in Juiced?
The film features Ian Gary as Donald, E-Kan Soong as Mickey, and Tatiana Paris as Jessica, with Matt Knudsen and Anna Therese rounding out the cast.
Is Juiced (2021) worth watching?
As an unrated short film, *Juiced* offers a unique mix of humor and tension in just 10 minutes, making it a quick but memorable watch for fans of offbeat horror-comedy. Its tight pacing and inspired source material give it an edge worth checking out.
How long is Juiced?
Juiced runs for 10 minutes.
About Juiced (2021) — A 10-Minute Horror-Comedy Roommate Nightmare
In *Juiced (2021)*, directed by Stephen Steelman, a high-strung computer programmer named Donald faces his own unraveling sanity as his laid-back roommates push his patience to the limit. When Mickey, his smoothie-obsessed cohabitant, and Mickey's girlfriend Jessica double down on their pre-Burning Man juice regimen—blending their way through every fruit in sight—Donald's stress spirals into dark territory. Drawing inspiration from Edgar Allan Poe's *The Tell-Tale Heart*, this short-form comedy-horror blends cringe humor with psychological tension, capturing the absurdity of modern cohabitation gone awry.
The film's tight 10-minute runtime keeps the pacing sharp, balancing offbeat humor with a creeping sense of dread as Donald's professional facade cracks under the strain of his roommates' relentless blender sessions. With a tone that's equal parts absurd and unsettling, *Juiced* offers a biting commentary on modern living, where even the simplest annoyances can push someone to the edge.