Photosynthesis Films, Short Film (2014)

Directed by Ryan Cauchi and Nick Stathopoulos

"I grew up obsessed with Universal’s Classic Monsters (Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolf Man), the original KING KONG, the Hammer Horror films and Ray Harryhausen’s entire body of work. IT GROWS! is my love-letter to all of these. It combines my enthusiasm for practical effects with an unashamed love for tacky horror and B-grade schlock."

SYNOPSIS
Zac (Nick Stathopoulos) has a problem. He suffers from 'cyberchondria' - he contracts every disease he ever reads about online. His long-suffering girlfriend Jan (Catriona Sparks) has had enough. But that's not his only problem. Something is growing in his garden... and it's growing fast! Is it just a cute little plant, or could it be the harbinger of something more sinister? Can Zac and his trusty canine companion Rip, nip it in the bud before it's too late, or will they be pushing up daisies before it's through?

REVIEWS
“It Grows! is a fun old-school B-movie monster mash that proves that when it comes to putting a grin on my face, you can’t beat the Aussies. Filled with monsters and plant poop and a shout out to Mad Max 2 (1981), this makes me a happy Steve.” - Steve Ronquillo, WENG’S CHOP

“Their love and understanding of the genre couldn’t be more evident. More references and sly winks than you can possibly get on one viewing, and extremely well made to boot.” - CJ Johnson, MOVIELAND

"A light-hearted, fun, goofy movie." - Forest & Cory, SLAUGHTERFILM

SELECT SCREENINGS/AWARDS
G-FEST XXII 2015
Official Selection

Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival 2015
Official Selection

Fantastic Planet: Sydney Sci-Fi and Fantasy Film Festival 2015
Official Selection

Aurealis Awards 2015
Nominated - The Convenors’ Award for Excellence

Salty Horror International Film Festival 2014
Winner - Best Editing

Knoxville Horror Film Festival 2014
Official Selection

Buried Alive! Horror Film Festival 2014
Official Selection

Halloweenapalooza 2014
Official Selection

Fargo Fantastic Film Festival 2014
Official Selection

Macabre Faire Film Festival 2014
Official Selection

Eerie Horror Film Festival 2014
Official Selection