Comedy · United States of America · 2018 · 16m

Holiday Hostage

Holiday Hostage poster
Director
D.W. Moffett
Cast
Don Stark as Gary Maggie Wheeler as Mom Bunny Levine as Grandma David Storch as David Abby Walla as Abby Keira Rose Dahm as Young Abby
Crew
Phil Parmet — Director of Photography Jonathan M. Dillon — Editor David Storch — Writer Abby Walla — Writer Brandi Darling — Costume Design
Tagline

You think your family is messed up? A comedic short film about a dysfunctional Jewish family held hostage on Thanksgiving.

Synopsis

It’s Thanksgiving night and all Abby and David want to do is quickly eat their turkey and ditch their overbearing “still has their umbilical cords” Jewish mother. Before they can make their getaway, Gary, a deranged ex-convict, breaks in and takes the family hostage. Tensions are high, family secrets are revealed, and Gary just forced everyone to go the bathroom with him. At least Grandma is here to calm everyone down. Just kidding, she’s crazy. Can this family make peace with each other before they’re offed? Oy vey!

Trailer Holiday Hostage — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
holidayhostagethanksgivingdysfunctional familyjewish family
Key Collaborators
D.W. Moffett Director Phil Parmet Director of Photography Jonathan M. Dillon Editor David Storch Writer Abby Walla Writer Brandi Darling Costume Design
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