Film Maudit 2.0 Festival Presents SUCCOR Review — Watching Eyes

Posted on by Alexis Leonard

Television screens with wide, moving eyeballs float around the screen in the pouring rain. As our eyes follow those on the screen, we see rows of human-like bodies with red spheres for heads, and each head is marked with a black X under white circles akin to halos.

Who are they? Who is watching through these screens? Who do these eyes belong to? 

Director Steven Lapcevic of Succor creates a mature and horrifying atmosphere full of curious images of babies and bursts of blood that urge one to seriously question the society we live in. The aforementioned television screens with eyes appear again – but they are attached to the abdomens of the human-like figures, and each body is holding a rifle with a baby bottle of milk latched underneath. The presence of eyes creates a feeling of unease as we watch bobbing baby heads and creepy figures flying in the sky.

Succor is a short, animated film for a mature audience interested in a unique take on violence and its role in society. In this writer’s opinion, the intensity of Succor allows for a compelling watch and begs us to pay attention to detail to appreciate the intricate animation of the moving images in the film.

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Director: Steven Lapcevic

Animation: Steven Lapcevic

Sound: Steven Lapcevic

Music: Steven Lapcevic

Watch Succor on the Film Maudit 2.0 website

Images Courtesy of Film Maudit 2.0; Top Photo of Succor

 

Alexis Leonard

About the Author: Alexis Leonard

Alexis Leonard’s passion for reading and writing began in the Hundred Acre Wood when she accompanied Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh on their friendly, imaginative adventures. At the age of seven, Alexis was inspired by this honey-loving bear and began writing her own short stories filled with magical kingdoms, eerie forests, and furry monsters. She is interested in international relations and foreign languages, practicing her language skills by reading short stories from around the globe and learning about literature from different cultures. In her spare time, you will find Alexis reading psychological thrillers, watching anime, or focusing on her own creative writing.

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