The Sick
In a candlelit fever dream of Victorian despair, a dying man pens his final words, battles hallucinations, and prepares to meet God, all while enduring a mysterious, body-wracking illness. A delirious man, convinced he's succumbing to an unholy plague, spirals into fevered hysteria, praying for salvation as he endures a night of torment. Shadows loom, reality warps, and doom feels inevitable until a hilariously simple remedy exposes the true nature of his suffering. A satirical take on melodramatic illness, blending gothic horror with absurdist comedy.
- Runtime
- 5m
- Released
- 2025
Details
Release year: 2025
Storyline
In a candlelit fever dream of Victorian despair, a dying man pens his final words, battles hallucinations, and prepares to meet God, all while enduring a mysterious, body-wracking illness. A delirious man, convinced he's succumbing to an unholy plague, spirals into fevered hysteria, praying for salvation as he endures a night of torment. Shadows loom, reality warps, and doom feels inevitable until a hilariously simple remedy exposes the true nature of his suffering. A satirical take on melodramatic illness, blending gothic horror with absurdist comedy.
Top credits
- Conor Lucey — Arthur
- Fiona Moser — Elain