The Rot That Grows Inside My Chest (The Film)

Release Date: 2024-02-05

Overview: The Rot That Grows Inside My Chest (The Film) is a 2024 indie horror film written by Adelaides charismatic punk-pop duo Teenage Joans to accompany their debut album of the same name. Directed and edited by Jamie Al-Kayyali, the short film is a colourful debut from both Al-Kayyali and the band. The film follows Cahli and Tahlia of Teenage Joans (as themselves) on a magical yet leery journey through Rotland. After becoming acquainted with the Easter Bunny (played by Cahli Blakers) and Tooth Fairy (played by Tahlia Borg), the bewitching pair discover the lands forbidden fruits, the candy apples, and the hidden secrets that they hold.

Rating: 0 / 10

Cast

Cahli Blakers

as Cahli / Easter Bunny

Tahlia Borg

as Tahlia / Tooth Fairy

Shardae Santos

as Main Nurse

Monica Patteson

as Bloody Nurse / Advertisement Voiceover (voice)

Lucia Franks

as Tea Party Fox / Pink Police