The Elephant Graveyard 1991
"The Elephant Graveyard"
In this darkly humorous yet chilling 1991 short film, *The Elephant Graveyard*, director Philippe Dorison crafts a surreal nightmare for one unlucky motorist.
Director: Philippe Dorison
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Elephant Graveyard (1991) about?
A man finds himself at the mercy of his own car when it suddenly becomes autonomous and carries him to a junkyard full of trapped vehicles. The once-powerless driver is forced to witness the grim fate of other cars—and their occupants—as machines crush them one by one.
Who directed The Elephant Graveyard?
The short film was directed by Philippe Dorison, an underrated figure in European genre cinema.
Who stars in The Elephant Graveyard?
The cast includes Daniel Dupont, André Obadia, Alain Aithnard, and Valerie Genoud as the central characters caught in the car's haunting journey.
Is The Elephant Graveyard (1991) worth watching?
With its unique blend of horror and dark comedy, *The Elephant Graveyard* is a cult gem for fans of short, thought-provoking genre films. Though unrated, its unsettling premise and striking visuals make it a memorable experience in just six minutes.
How long is The Elephant Graveyard?
The film runs for 6 minutes.
About The Elephant Graveyard (1991) — A chilling six-minute horror-comedy about a car's deadly rebellion
In this darkly humorous yet chilling 1991 short film, *The Elephant Graveyard*, director Philippe Dorison crafts a surreal nightmare for one unlucky motorist. A man's car suddenly takes on a life of its own, spiriting him away to a grim scrapyard—a literal 'graveyard' where discarded vehicles are crushed by monstrous machines. Trapped inside his own automobile, he joins a macabre procession of cars and their helpless occupants, all awaiting a fate worse than a breakdown.
Blending comedy and horror with eerie precision, this six-minute Belgian short plays like a twisted fable about the dangers of automation and the fragility of control. The atmosphere crackles with tension, oscillating between absurdity and dread, as the driver's futile attempts to stop the car only dig his predicament deeper. A cult curiosity for fans of offbeat genre cinema, *The Elephant Graveyard (1991)* lingers in the mind long after the credits roll.