The House Is Empty

About This Movie

So, 'The House Is Empty' really takes you on this bizarre journey, right? You’ve got a cockroach’s perspective, which is just… well, unexpected. The animation is simple yet effective, adding this eerie charm to the whole piece. It feels almost claustrophobic at times, especially with that closet scene. The sound design by A.J. McClenon is particularly striking; he uses knocking and pounding in such an inventive way, you almost forget it’s just an empty house. The pacing is slow, but it builds this tension, making the viewer really sit with the themes of isolation and presence—or absence. Definitely not your average animated documentary; it’s got this unique artistic vision that leaves you thinking long after it’s over.

The finale of the 'Catalogue' seriesInspired by Clarice Lispector's workA.J. McClenon's sound design is crucial