Name: Brown
Director: Andrew DeYoung
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2016-12-31
Duration: 11 min
Rating: 10
Cast: Kurt Braunohler, Jon Daly, Jazmine Branch, Elaine Ballace, Carrie Barrett

An 11-minute descent into body horror that'll ruin lunch forever. Bon appétit!

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An 11-minute descent into body horror that'll ruin lunch forever. Bon appétit!

100

Gross-out goldCop comedy chaosMedical nightmare fuel

Overview

Comedy

A young cop deals with a horrifying and mysterious medical issue, with no help from his irritating partner.

Content warning

HumiliationBureaucratic helplessnessMale vulnerability

Standout Aspects

Acting

Kurt Braunohler's committed physical comedy sells the unsellable.

Writing

Escalates from awkward to apocalyptic in ten perfect minutes.

Best for:Friends·Streaming

Heads up:Gore·Disturbing

Director

Andrew DeYoung

ReleasedDec 31, 2016

Runtime11m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensityhigh

Tonemixed

Feelmedium

Jash Network

Top Cast

Kurt Braunohler

Cop

Jon Daly

Partner

Jazmine Branch

Other Cop

Carrie Barrett

Wife

Katy Fullan

Fast Food Worker

Prince Don Anthonie

Witness

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director Andrew DeYoung cut his teeth on Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories, which explains the specific brand of uncomfortable absurdity.

Cultural

This short premiered at Sundance 2016 alongside other boundary-pushing comedy, representing a wave of 'prestige gross-out' that influenced shows like The Rehearsal.