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The Kook

The Kook

A brainwashed sect of goofy cult members, reminiscent of the Heaven’s Gate group from recent history, receives a dubious video transmission from their leader, supposedly an alien from outer space. One follower senses something is amiss, however, and stumbles upon clues that change her thoughts about the mass suicide commanded by her extraterrestrial messiah.

Director: 
Gregory Mitnick and Nat Livingston Johnson
Country: 
USA
Year: 
2011
Running Time: 
18 minutes
Rating: 
MT
Genres: Comedy, Short
Program/Section: Late Night Shorts