The Demons of Dorothy
Les démons de Dorothy
Dorothy’s a film director and a bit of a loser. One night, after a few beers, she lets loose on her script when a call from her producer kills her buzz: enough with the queer comedies, it’s time to start making mainstream films. To avoid sinking to the deepest depths of despair, Dorothy seeks comfort in her favorite TV show "Romy the Vampire Slayer". Unfortunately, her own demons show up.
Why it matters
A raw, genre-bending dive into creative burnout and queer identity, wrapped in a surreal horror-comedy package that refuses to play by the rules.
- Blends metafiction and body horror with a biting critique of industry pressures on queer filmmakers.
- Practical effects lend unsettling weight to Dorothy’s internal demons — a tangible manifestation of artistic and personal anxiety.
- For fans of indie horror with a punk attitude — think early Ti West meets queer cult cinema.
- Not polished, but that roughness fuels its raw emotional honesty and offbeat charm.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
⚠ Limited data — scores are approximate
Gore
14
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
71
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
43
Survival
0
Body Horror
