A marriage is tested by a man’s obsession with bugs.

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Review by Julie Sheppard:

Bug Eye, an entertaining short, can really make a viewer squirm — the film’s almost incessant buzzing effectively sets the tone for the lead’s obsession with bugs, and the intensity of his focus sells it. The performer playing the bug lover’s partner shows a patient acceptance of this seeming eccentricity. Even the local friend who comes over to help fix the water heater reveals a gentle kindness towards the bug lover, until he leaves in a tizzy after being harassed by flying insects. 

The comfortable cottage-style house works well to suggest an area surrounded by many airborne and crawling creatures. While much of the film is without a soundtrack save for the buzzing, the heavy drumming and symbols add to the hilarity of the bug lover’s winged run. 

The crunchy edible bug props also add to the potential for viewers to be squeamish. Although quite brief, this short does a convincing exploration of someone’s obsession, and manages to do it in an upbeat, amusing way. It may bug you, but it’s worth it!