I Smell a Mouse

About This Movie

I Smell a Mouse is a peculiar blend of animation and documentary that leans heavily into the horror genre, and it does so with a unique puppet aesthetic. The film captures the anxiety of moving into a new place, using Iiti's (28) unsettling encounter with a nightmarish mouse as a metaphor for her life choices. The atmosphere is thick with tension, as the pacing shifts from her mundane preparations to the increasing dread of her furry adversary lurking in the shadows. The practical effects of the puppetry are intriguing, creating a tactile sense of horror that digital animation often lacks. It’s not your standard docu-animation; it delves into themes of fear, responsibility, and facing one’s own demons, all while keeping a darkly comedic undertone. Quite distinctive, to say the least.

Animation style is entirely puppet-based.Mixes documentary and horror with a personal touch.Themes of life choices and facing fears are prominent.