Monica Cook’s Beautifully Disturbing Short Film, “Deuce”

Previously featured by Zo on Coilhouse, Monica Cook‘s art is consistently visceral, textural, and… juicy.


Via Wurzeltumblr.

Conceived and animated by Cook, with music by Martín Capella, the short film, Deuce, “portrays an awkward encounter between a man and a woman that triggers their individual fantasies.” As usual, Cook succeeds in presenting a putrescent sensuality that’s simultaneously off-putting and mesmerizing.

Posted by Meredith Yayanos on October 25th, 2010
Filed under Animation, Film, Horror, Sculpture, Sexuality, Uncanny Valley

4 Responses to “Monica Cook’s Beautifully Disturbing Short Film, “Deuce””

  1. Naz Says:
    October 26th, 2010 at 3:49 am

    my first initial reaction was..Ick..lol! But yeah..it does keep you engaged. I really didn’t know what to expect. The babies thing kinda through me off. When you said fantasies.. I assumed something more cliche…like prince charming.

  2. Barbara Says:
    October 26th, 2010 at 5:21 am

    Is it strange if I did not find this particularly disturbing? I thought it was beautifully done and really enjoyed it.

  3. Sarah Says:
    October 29th, 2010 at 4:52 am

    Amazing work comparable to precision of Jan Švankmajer´s movies.. These are pretty.. odd.. uff. :) When I remember I have grown up on them, I find this video very sweet and have left me only a bit uneasy :) But thanks for presenting it! Monica Cooks seems to be very interesting personality by those few articles around Internetz.

  4. heidi Says:
    November 1st, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    i thought this was a beautifully deviant piece. i’ve never seen anything like it. it is inspiring and i hope to see more from this artist.