Okay, get this: we've seen a still from Dust Bunny, and it's pastel-colored, twisted—straight out of a fever dream. Now, some chatter says it's gonna land in TIFF's Midnight Madness. A midnight horror slot—that bites back.
What We Know
- First image drop: Collider (and outlets like Bloody Disgusting) released a still featuring Mads Mikkelsen, Sigourney Weaver, and Sophie Sloan in that surreal tea-party setup—emerald velvet couch, mismatched teapots, finger sandwiches, the whole otherworldly vibe .
- Release date locked: December 5, 2025, for theatrical release—confirmed this morning by outlets including Fangoria and Bloody Disgusting.
- Song of TIFF?: World of Reel hears a TIFF Midnight Madness slot might already be “reserved” for it—though that's unconfirmed fluff for now.
Why This Matters
This would be Fuller's feature directorial debut—and his first real splash since Hannibal and Pushing Daisies. He's known for turning network rules upside down; if he can bring that energy to the big screen, Dust Bunny could redefine “family horror” for a new generation.
Also, reuniting with Mikkelsen? That chemistry was electric on Hannibal. Pair that with Ripley herself—Sigourney Weaver—and you've got something… weirdly magnetic.
The TIFF Angle
Midnight Madness is where cult, shock, and weirdness get their moment. Think gnarly, unexpected, scene‑stealer kind of madness. If Dust Bunny is halfway as unsettling as that tea set looks, I'd say it fits.
But remember: this is the whisper network talking. TIFF programming isn't public till—what—August or September? We'll know then.
A Jaded Take
Am I excited? Sure. But also… this feels like the kind of thing that's gonna be visually arresting but narratively slippery. Fuller's got style—no question—but can he land it on the big screen?
If it's gritty fairy‑tale horror, and not just whimsy with teeth, I'll eat my hat. And order popcorn.
Could be this is the popcorn of weirdness we've been starving for. Or another pretty fruitcake. Could go either way.
