Platypus
Kimberly, a young schoolgirl in a small town, secretly dreams of the masked killer Platypus terrorizing the area. But nobody believes her, and the dreams are becoming more vivid, more violent, and ever closer to home.
Why it matters
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
71
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
0
Survival
33
Content Warnings
Phobia triggers
Pairs Well With
Production History
Intelligence Brief
Joshua Gratton's 'Platypus' revives small-town nightmare folklore with a psychological twist that blurs reality and dreamscape.
- Why it matters: 'Platypus' taps into the rich vein of regional horror, spotlighting a masked killer myth through a young girl's increasingly disturbing visions, echoing the atmospheric dread of films like 'It Follows' and 'The Babadook.'
- What we know: Set in a claustrophobic small town, the narrative centers on Kimberly's struggle as her dreams of the Platypus killer grow more violent and real, questioning the line between nightmare and reality.
- Who's involved: Joshua Gratton, known for his precise tension-building, directs a promising young cast led by Kayla Lundstram, whose previous work suggests a nuanced performance capable of carrying the film’s psychological weight.
- The buzz: Early indie circuit whispers praise the film's atmospheric tension and psychological depth, with horror fans intrigued by its blend of folk legend and dream horror dynamics.
Production Intel
- Status
- Released
- Filming Locations
- Canada