Under Covers

About This Movie

Under Covers is this quirky stop-motion animation that really plays with the oddness of small-town life. The lunar eclipse backdrop adds a nice touch of mystery while revealing these bizarre, sometimes unsettling characters. You get everything from a pigtailed psychopath to a few naughty nuns, which is both funny and a little creepy. The pacing is pretty laid-back, letting the strangeness settle in. Plus, the practical effects give it a unique texture—there’s something warm about the craftsmanship that computer-generated stuff doesn’t quite capture. It has this underlying theme about how weird is totally subjective, and that’s what gives it a nice layer of depth amid all the craziness. Definitely an interesting entry in the animation world.

Stop-motion animation enthusiasts should appreciate the craftsmanship.Themes of relativity in weirdness are explored throughout.The character designs are particularly distinctive and memorable.