Strange Invaders is a 2002 short animated film by animator Cordell Barker. It tells the story of Roger and Doris, a couple who lead a quiet life. When a child crashes into their living room, the couple are initially enthralled. However, the child (referred to in the credits only as "It"[1]) becomes increasingly destructive and proceeds to ransack their home and ruin their lives. Things become increasingly bizarre until Roger realises the true nature of It.
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Directed by | Cordell Barker |
Produced by | Jennifer Torrance Cordell Barker |
Distributed by | National Film Board of Canada |
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Running time | 8 minutes 27 seconds |
Country | Canada |
Language | English |
Strange Invaders was Barker's second short film after The Cat Came Back. Strange Invaders was inspired by Barker's experience as the father of his "three evil boys."[2] Strange Invaders won numerous awards around the world[3] and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Short[4] It was also included in the Animation Show of Shows. Strange Invaders appeared on the Canadian TV show ZeD on March 22, 2002.[5] The film was produced in Barker's hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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