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THE DOG

In filmmaker Danielle Baynes‘ short, THE DOG, a particularly trying shift at a small 24-hour veterinary clinic takes a turn as a struggling veterinarian has increasingly dark thoughts. 

Sam Hayward‘s sound mixing is a triumph. The repeating audio of a wolf’s growl raises the hairs on your arms. If you have sensory issues, and even if you don’t, THE DOG will make you cringe. The music from One Above is beautiful. 

Kate Walsh (Grey’s Anatomy) is outstanding as a woman on the brink. Her physical performance is seeped in anguish. Walsh is such a pro in tackling characters in the emotional trenches. 13 Reasons Why introduced her to a younger, perhaps even broader audience than Grey’s, and she continues to select roles that showcase her dazzling abilities. 

THE DOG is a stunning metaphor for depression and suicidal ideation. HollyShorts 2024 audiences are privileged to witness this slice of cinematic magic.

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