Pustulations

About This Movie

Pustulations is a fascinating short animated film from 2002 that really leans into this painting-on-glass technique. The atmosphere it creates is simultaneously unsettling and oddly captivating. You’ve got this eerie exploration of a woman’s obsession with her skin, and it delves into some pretty visceral imagery with the whole pustular theme. The pacing is deliberate, allowing the viewer to sink into that grotesque world beneath the surface. What’s striking here is the practical effects; there’s a rawness to the animation that feels almost tactile. It’s not just a story about compulsions—it has layers of meaning about self-perception and bodily autonomy. Definitely one to consider for its unique visual style and thematic depth.

Unique painting-on-glass techniqueEerie exploration of compulsionsVisceral imagery and practical effects