Grub 2019
Daphne's nerves spike when her boyfriend Karim stows away in her car trunk for a surprise family visit—just as she's unsure about introducing him to her parents.
Director: Pierre Mazingarbe
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grub (2019) about?
*Grub (2019)* follows Daphne's disastrous plan to introduce her boyfriend Karim to her family—until he hides in her car trunk, turning an awkward reunion into a claustrophobic nightmare. The short film blends horror and comedy as hidden truths unravel in real time, testing the limits of both love and sanity.
Who directed Grub?
Pierre Mazingarbe directed *Grub*. Known for his work in short films and dark comedies, Mazingarbe crafts tense, dialogue-driven stories with a sharp edge.
Who stars in Grub?
The main cast features Géraldine Martineau, Moustafa Benaibout, Anne Benoît, Olivier Broche, and Johann Cuny.
Is Grub (2019) worth watching?
As a tightly written 18-minute short, *Grub (2019)* punches above its weight with its genre-blending premise and strong performances. Fans of dark comedies or offbeat thrillers will appreciate its bite-sized suspense, though its unrated status leaves room for mixed reactions.
How long is Grub?
The runtime of *Grub* is 18 minutes.
About Grub (2019) — A dark comedy about love, secrets, and trunk surprises
Daphne's nerves spike when her boyfriend Karim stows away in her car trunk for a surprise family visit—just as she's unsure about introducing him to her parents. Pierre Mazingarbe's darkly comedic short *Grub (2019)* turns an awkward meet-cute into a cringe-heavy thriller, blending horror and awkward romance with sharp satire. The confined setting cranks up the tension as secrets spill out in real-time, testing the boundaries of love and embarrassment.
Mazingarbe crafts a bite-sized yet punchy narrative, anchored by Géraldine Martineau's neurotic charm and Moustafa Benaibout's deadpan intensity. The genre mashup explores themes of intimacy, cultural clashes, and the absurdity of first impressions gone horribly right. Shot in under 20 minutes, *Grub* delivers a compact punch that lingers like a bad first date with a side of dread.