Batmilk

About This Movie

So, 'Batmilk,' an animation from 2009, has this really odd charm. The story of an oafish ghoul with a soft, exposed brain is quirky and darkly humorous, which is a signature move for animation that leans into the bizarre. The pacing feels a bit off-kilter at times, but that’s part of its appeal. You get this haunting atmosphere, almost like it’s balancing on the edge of whimsy and dread. The practical effects have a certain rawness that’s refreshing, and the way the ghoul’s new brain brings him to life again adds layers to the themes of loss and renewal. It’s a unique piece from the NFB’s Hothouse program, showcasing some real creative risk-taking in animation.

Darkly humorous narrative with unique animation styleExplores themes of loss and renewal through quirky storytellingPart of the NFB's experimental Hothouse series