Curzon has acquired Theo Rhys’s body horror musical Stuffed, starring Jodie Comer and Harry Melling, for UK-Ireland release, ScreenDaily reports […]
Curzon has acquired Theo Rhys’s body horror musical Stuffed, starring Jodie Comer and Harry Melling, for UK-Ireland release, ScreenDaily reports out of AFM.
The film world premiered at Toronto, where it opened its Discovery section.
A reclusive taxidermist, played by Comer, places an advert seeking the perfect human specimen to stuff, and receives a response from a lonely factory worker (Melling), who fears he will be forgotten and leave no legacy behind.
Here’s a must-see trailer for Theo’s 2021 short film, which won the SXSW Midnighters Audience Award:
Producers are Sam Ritzenberg and Dimitra Tsingou, alongside Myles Payne and Hayley Williams of the UK’s Agile Films, with Danny Roberts, Jackie Langelier and H.S. Naji of LA-based Fresh Fish Films. The film was developed by BFI and funded by Fresh Fish Films, the BFI, Ffilm Cymru Wales and Calculus Media.
Joss Holden-Rea composed the original music for the musical and co-wrote the screenplay with Rhys.
“It feels like a small miracle that a film as original and enjoyable as Stuffed exists,” said Jake Garriock, senior director of distribution at Curzon. “Theo and his team have brought this tale to life with wit and flair, blending the macabre and romantic to thrilling effect. Jodie and Harry deliver performances to die for. We’re excited to bring this brilliantly bold experience to audiences in the UK and Eire.”
