I am a huge fan of Hilda, both the graphic novel series by Luke Pearson and the animation, directed by Andy Coyle. When I heard that Coyle had created an animated horror short I knew I had to watch it as I do love his work. His previous animation, the 12 minute short ‘The Pine Creepers’ was phenomenal and seemed like a Creepy Pasta or SCP Foundation story. This follow up, ‘The Worm’ was much anticipated and I cosied up one cold, winter’s night to see what scary story the collective would come up with next.
The story is short but simple: A young 17 year old girl, Sparrow Moon, seems to see creatures from another dimension. She is sent to a psychiatrist to discuss what she sees but he doesn’t believe her…until he starts to have nightmares too.
I very much enjoyed this short animation. Though the animation is limited, due to budgetary and staffing constraints, what has been achieved is commendable and downright amazing. The story is very simple but effective as the narrator recounts the story with an air of resignation of someone who is doomed to a fate worse than death.
I would highly recommend this short horror animation to everyone as it does get under your skin in a PG-13 kinda way.
LINK- Hilda- Complete Series 1 Netflix Review
LINK- Hilda- Complete Series 2 Review