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Imago

2025 · 13 min

An unsettling, darkly funny short that turns a suffocating family bond into something strange and insectile.

Directed by
Ariel Zengotita
Genres
Horror, Comedy, Drama
Tagline
Honor your f̶a̶t̶h̶e̶r̶ a̶n̶d̶ mother...
Overview
As Ana's mom transforms into an insect, their codependent relationship becomes unbearable.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Family, identity, isolation, madness
Content
Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
Ariel Zengotita
Genres
Horror, Comedy, Drama
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror6
    Humour4
    Realism4
    Romance1
    Tension6
    Darkness6
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight6

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    horror, comedy, drama
    Directed by
    Ariel Zengotita
    Written by
    Ariel Zengotita
    Starring
    Didi Romero, Ada Luz Pla, Denise Blasor, Josh Plasse
    Music
    Ali Helnwein
    Cinematography
    Tu Do
    Runtime
    13 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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