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"Dust Bunny": Whimsical Horror Film Premieres at TIFF

9/13/2025

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Story summary

"Dust Bunny," directed by Bryan Fuller, follows ten-year-old Aurora, who believes a creature devoured her foster parents and seeks help from her hitman neighbor, played by Mads Mikkelsen.
The film combines horror and whimsy, drawing comparisons to "Gremlins" and "Poltergeist."
It premiered at TIFF’s Midnight Madness, earning praise for its inventive storytelling.
The cast features Sigourney Weaver, David Dastmalchian, and Sheila Atim, contributing to its unique tone.
"Dust Bunny" opens in U.S. theaters on December 5, 2025.

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Story summary

"Dust Bunny," directed by Bryan Fuller, follows ten-year-old Aurora, who believes a creature devoured her foster parents and seeks help from her hitman neighbor, played by Mads Mikkelsen.
The film combines horror and whimsy, drawing comparisons to "Gremlins" and "Poltergeist."
It premiered at TIFF’s Midnight Madness, earning praise for its inventive storytelling.
The cast features Sigourney Weaver, David Dastmalchian, and Sheila Atim, contributing to its unique tone.
"Dust Bunny" opens in U.S. theaters on December 5, 2025.