Strange Invaders is a 2002 short animated film by animator Cordell Barker. It tells the story of Roger and Doris, a couple who lead a quiet life. When a child crashes into their living room, the couple are initially enthralled. However, the child (referred to in the credits only as "It") becomes increasingly destructive and proceeds to ransack their home and ruin their lives. Things become increasingly bizarre until Roger realises the true nature of It.
| Strange Invaders | |
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| Directed by | Cordell Barker |
| Produced by | Jennifer Torrance Cordell Barker |
| Distributed by | National Film Board of Canada |
Release date |
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Running time | 8 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Strange Invaders was Barker's second short film after The Cat Came Back. Strange Invaders was inspired by Barker's experience as the father of his "three evil boys."[1] Strange Invaders won numerous awards around the world[2] and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Short[3] It was also included in the Animation Show of Shows. Strange Invaders appeared on the Canadian TV show ZeD on March 22, 2002.[4] The film was produced in Barker's hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Cast
edit- Cordell Barker as Roger
- Jennifer Torrance as Doris
- Jackson Barker as It
References
edit- ^ "NFB - Portraits". National Film Board of Canada. Retrieved 2009-04-20.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Strange Invaders - NFB -Film Collection". National Film Board of Canada. Archived from the original on 2008-12-09. Retrieved 2009-04-20.
- ^ "NFB - Portraits". National Film Board of Canada. Retrieved 2009-04-20.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Oscar hopeful Strange Invaders aired on television," Daily News, Truro, Nova Scotia: March 16, 2002, pg. C.3.
External links
edit- Watch Strange Invaders on the NFB website
- Strange Invaders at IMDb
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