Evil's Evil Cousin Explained

Evil's Evil Cousin is a 2016 short film, written and directed by Richard Peter Hunter.^[1] It stars Lionel Blair as The Dapper Man, a singing and dancing character who serves as the narrator of the film and Jonathan Hansler as Pastor Bob, a preacher who is struggling with religion and has his faith tested by God.

Cast

• Lionel Blair as The Dapper Man
• Jonathan Hansler as Pastor Bob
• Daniel Booroff as Terry and Evil Terry
• Lewis Allcock as Willy Williams
• Clifford Hume as Bruce
• Neil Summerville as Sebastian

Reception

Critical response

In a summary of his favourite films at the Richmond International Film Festival in March 2017, Kevin Johnson of Richmond Magazine stated that "this short is hard to look away from; every minute there is something on screen to appreciate, be it the acting and cinematography, or the compelling script and comedy/drama balance".^[2]

Accolades

The film picked up awards in US film festivals, including the NYC Indie Film Awards,^[3] Around Films International Film Festival and Spotlight Horror Film Awards.^[4] The film first screened in the UK on 19 September 2016 at BAFTA, and then at the Let's All Be Free Film Festival in London in October 2016.^[5] The film was also part of the Fright Night Film Fest in Louisville, Kentucky.

Notes and References

1. https://filmshortage.com/dailyshortpicks/evils-evil-cousin/ "Daily Pick: Evil's Evil Cousin"
2. https://richmondmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/stage-screen/favorite-films-at-riff/ "RECAP: Favorite Films at RIFF"
3. http://www.nycindiefilmawards.com/junewinners.html/ "NYC Indie Film Awards - June Winners"
4. http://www.spotlighthorrorawards.com/2016awards.html/ "The Best Independent Horror Films of 2016"
5. http://letsallbefree.com/films/evils-evil-cousin// "LABF - Evil's Evil Cousin, directed by Richard Peter Hunter"