Chicken Boy
Boris pursues masculinity and self-confidence through the teachings of social media guru Marcus Zain. But after a disastrous birthday party exposes his place within his friend group, bullying and his inner demons push him toward a monstrous transformation.
Intelligence Brief
Chicken Boy reinvents body horror through the lens of toxic masculinity and social media desperation.
- Why it matters: This film taps into contemporary anxieties about identity and self-worth in the digital age, updating the genre's tradition of metamorphosis as a metaphor for internal struggle.
- What we know: Boris, driven by insecurity, spirals into a brutal transformation after a humiliating birthday, blending visceral practical effects with psychological horror.
- Who's involved: Nicolas Orska, an emerging voice with a knack for blending social critique and genre, directs a diverse cast led by Deniz Somuncuoglu and Linus Gomolka.
- The buzz: Early whispers praise its raw approach to masculinity and peer pressure, positioning it as a fresh, unsettling entry in modern body horror.
Production Intel
- Status
- In Production
- Budget
- $5,000
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
86
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
99
Survival
0