Monster stole the hearts of everyone at Shriekfest, and with good reason.

Australian director Jennifer Kent's nine minute black & white gem is genuinely creepy, frightening and yet ultimately endearing. The shadowy cinematography is perfection and the editing is spot on.

Susan Prior as the weary mother of a hyperkinetic, hyper-imaginative little boy is appropriately maternal yet undenyably sexy in a totally natural, believable way.

Luke Ikimis-Healy as her son is irresistible, and the monster is a perfect mix of Brothers Grimm and modern-day horror.

We invite you to take nine minutes to turn out the lights, get comfortable, and enjoy the movie right now... www.atomfilms.com/af/content/monster