Dire Dryer

A short, playful animated scare that turns a rumbling household appliance into a shadowy adventure, gentle enough for young viewers.

Directed by

Genevieve Gonzalez

Genres

Animation, Action, Family

Starring

Jonna-Lynn Alonso, Shanna McRae

Tagline

If it's Dire, it's gotta be Dryer.

Overview

Lynn N. is a five-year-old girl who can't sleep without her blanket. She is afraid of the dark and the loud rumbling of the dryer; only her blanket can make her feel safe enough to sleep. When Lynn has to sneak out after bedtime, she discovers the dryer has created laundry monsters that lurk in the shadows and must confront her fears to rescue her blanket.

How it feels

Eerie, whimsical, tense and warm. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Fate, family, survival, coming-of-age

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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