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THE URGE 2: IT LIES WITHIN

THE URGE 2: IT LIES WITHIN

THE URGE 2: IT LIES WITHIN

Animated Short, Horror, Gothic Horror, Dark Comedy

Canada

2015

Runtime, min

8

Short Synopsis: The Urge 2: It Lies Within is an 8-minute animated horror comedy where nothing is what it seems. When a vampire sets out to feed under the cover of night, he’s met not only by praying townsfolk and stubborn grandmas — but by an army of woodland animals and divine intervention. A surreal, funny, and ultimately moving tale about transformation, resistance, and unexpected grace. Buyer Pitch: “A vampire’s worst nightmare isn’t garlic or crosses — it’s a rabbit with a vengeance, a mob with a prayer, and his own cursed soul.” The Urge 2: It Lies Within is a bold 8-minute animated horror-comedy where gothic horror meets absurd redemption — a rare horror tale about mercy. From a bloodthirsty beginning to a transformative climax, this short channels cartoon chaos into something surprisingly soulful. The film mixes sharp visual storytelling with eerie voice-over narration, absurd dialogue, and religious invocation. For buyers looking for genre-bending shorts, quirky animation, or dark comedy with a metaphysical twist — this is a perfect match.
Christopher Angus

Director:

Christopher Angus

Film Reel
Film Reel
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Selections and Awards:

One-Reeler Short Film Competition, 2018, Special Mention International Haunted Horror Film Festival, 2016, Best Animated Micro Short Horror

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