About this film:
8:34 | 4.3 | 66,152 plays | 12/14/06
Director: Run Wrake | United Kingdom
A young boy and girl discover a strange, gift-bearing god in the belly of a bunny rabbit. Can they capitalize on their good fortune, or will greed get the best of them?
Rabbit is a 2008 Webby Awards nominee in the Online Film & Video: Experimental category. Please vote here!
kitt_twidle5/10/08
spectacular. rarely do you see something so original and different, but also very well made
jheylin4/10/08
Wow, that was different.
svenhoek3/29/08
That was fascinating (and pretty creepy, too).
Funnelweb3163/17/08
Two thumbs, loved it. Very orginal (Well, in my sheltered world it was.)
rosiethornton1/20/08
Excellent. Strangely disturbing. An Interesting way to teach a moral. And for those of you who didnt find it funny, it wasnt supposed to be funny. 9/10
jubei400011/1/07
seriously one sick little film. from the opening scene there was something truly unnerving about it. Very well made and is honestly deserving of an award.
mrzuniga7810/30/07
Amazing and thought provoking. One of my all time favorites!
cherybery10/18/07
Aesthetically mezmorizing in a strange way I could not help but enjoy it.
ghenevar10/14/07
Brilliant! This film is so wrong it is absolutely right. I loved it.
CharmQuark10/13/07
Wow. [insert witty comment here]
tantilesmana10/5/07
simply amazing
fatmaggot9/29/07
creepy, see Jane slice a rabbit open
bengmcg*****hotmail*****9/14/07
Ding dang do. Get in.
tzman109/10/07
One of the best shorts ever!
sotesf9/3/07
uh..that was aq waste of time for me
reelopus9/1/07
an outstanding
berew8/24/07
a superb animated film! a good story, the style is so unique (love the labels on top of the items...) it all comes to a fantastic weird trip, very good!
Starbuck788/20/07
this was dope!
kclovecomcastnet8/12/07
I think this is what the Brothers Grimm would produce if they were around today...excellent film.
Ourjobasparents7/29/07
Cool!
jdleav7/28/07
I saw this in a series of animated shorts when it came through San Diego, and it was the most thought-provoking of the lot.
KaseyGibbs7/18/07
diabolic and envocative
Kwazimodo6/30/07
Take what you will out of it. This inspires thought and I love the morals within the images. Fan-fing-tastic!
amosdonald6/18/07
The best thing about this was the original use of the art from elementary reader textbooks. This film should be viewed to let people know the sick and twisted views of others are and how sick media entertainment can sometimes be portrayed. This film is disturbing but reflects too much of what is called entertainment.
kyoput6/3/07
Isn't muff another word for vagina? And how come when I shoot flys with lasers they don' t turn to jewels?
poptartkilah5/28/07
everytime i listen to marvelous things by eisley it reminds me of this animation. very artistic. its original. way to go.
venusazaboy5/26/07
A delicious treat for the brain.
rebec1029*****aol*****5/13/07
I love the animation inspired by "*****
lrljr5/12/07
Is there a lesson to be learned here?
niharikaa5/10/07
its unremarkable animaion illustration r too good i think its the best to attract any age group ,,, really a impresive story your work is really amazing
stevepipe4/30/07
High marks for ORIGINALITY!!! Now where do we send our donations the filmmaker's continued THERAPY?!!? LOL
rovy14/28/07
the story was weird as hell but nice and creative
Euroworld4/11/07
It was a weird and a cool animation at the same time!
g_ph*****hotmail*****4/10/07
One of the BEST animated shorts I've seen....Would love to see more of your work Run Wrake!!
Lerrinus4/7/07
Delightfully strange and a little bit on the scary side! Great work all around!
SasoriNoDanna4/6/07
It was very interesting and twisted. I liked it a lot.
annagram4/6/07
See Wake Run. Run Wake. Run. Would love to spend a few hours talking with you.What a mind.
doboatom4/6/07
Just sparked up my second at the begining, Loved it.
deebo04104/6/07
what a trip!!
llefelys4/5/07
Trippy
foxylover7774/5/07
Very very deep and awsome.weird in a way that works
mzyomi4/2/07
Fantastic! So glad I stumbled upon this site
newtman_8*****yahoo*****4/1/07
Love it
cocopuffed4/1/07
Fascinating.
len3814/1/07
See all comments below....excellent, outlandish, insightful, deep etc. etc.
ravemachine3/28/07
brilliant. classic animation with an intersting plot. original...
fezrok223/28/07
absurdly hilarious, incredible animation, deep metaphors....awesome!
Animatom3/24/07
Thi is one of the best animated movies I ever saw. Some things I think about animation in general will never be the same anymore. Beautiful.
gr8tacos3/24/07
Who remembers those books from pre-school? Thisis a sick and twisted way to make me reminice... I loved it!
bobobrazil23/16/07
That was something else. You have to say it was original.
CRIMSONvendetta3/15/07
In response to dscooper1120*****swbell.net. Do you believe EVERYTHING is supposed to come along with humour? Well if so, think again. This short wasn't intended to be funny. It goes to show that you should never underestimate or take advantage of anything in your power. If you thought this was supposed to be funny, you my friend have a sick mind. Thus ending, it was a great short, the United Kingdom always seems to have the best of them. Brilly!
dscooper1120*****swbell.net3/15/07
HORRIBLE - DID I MENTION HORRIBLE???????
dscooper1120*****swbell.net3/15/07
this is the worst thing i have ever seen on this site - absolutely NOT funny at all
~biG^HooPz~3/10/07
that was crazy...it almost makes u wanna go out and kill a rabbit LOL jk. anywayz that was done very well and the idol word floating around made me think of the second meaning - what the kids look up to. this was a truly original film and its hard 2 stop thinking about. those kids were creepie (probably because of how innocent they looked vs. how violent they really were) nice job seriously. u deserve an award 4 this.
ArmoredLincoln3/8/07
Ive seen creative pieces of animation but none this *****ed up I cant tell if thats good or bad but its something
duncan123213/8/07
that was strange
42fyedhooligan3/5/07
EXCELLENT....
aionsophic3/5/07
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Timelorduk3/5/07
The most creative and original piece of animation I have seen in this Universe!
smilesorfrowns3/3/07
That was incredible!I mean wow!, I loved the way they made the idol and how the way the children were so greedy, although they lived together and alone with no parents. And also when everything in its surroundings is named.Great job, hope to see more because this was the best ive seen in the films ive ever seen.
myparts2/28/07
its' so nice..
stupid*****2/27/07
Absolutely the best animation I've ever seen... Loved the 3-D metaphor... *****in Sweet
tedisnotu2/26/07
Profound!
Cam Neely2/24/07
It's so awesome
thekomo2/22/07
Brilliant Stuff. It will have me in therapy for weeks to come. Who needs Vietnam flashbacks.
renoirpathways2/19/07
Tremendous, disturbing and inventive.A must see.
manoonya2/19/07
Excellent film, simple vocabulary but it's wild for children! I didn't understand idol, Why he didn't wait for a boy and a girl?
throckmoron2/18/07
Excellent film, beautifully simple sound and ingenious visual concept -- a must watch for fans of surreal animation.
ledmills*****hotmail*****2/17/07
simple vs complicated = ingenious.
MoodsWings2/17/07
Never mind the animation, let's look at what the story tells us! One of the reasons why I hate people put clearly into images and words not even necessary. Wonderfully done. Also the fact that cute-looking children are used is so clever. Often the cutest looking kids are the most evil and selfish. I prefer the company of animals to that of people any day! Great, clever, super!
Ezpamela2/15/07
en espaƱol puedo decir k es excelente gracias
billybaptism2/15/07
this just arived in my itunes podcast feed. i had to come here and comment. what a wonderfull strange litte film. please do more.
demenshea2/15/07
thumbs way up...amazing ,artistic, fun and crazy film. I will share this with all my friends, that have discriminating taste!! Love the concept and the final cut...simply amazing!!
huricfilms*****aol*****2/14/07
stunning
hermhead2/12/07
I just love the one scene where they first stash their crates of gems, it looks so fantastic. Gives me those little kid vibes like you get at Christmas for a second or two
terrafried2/9/07
absolutely on target - the heart of humans young or old
dantwo702/9/07
brilliantly done!! And five stars for the most brutal children I've ever seen!The way they culled half the farms animals--priceless!
boadyweave2/8/07
Deeply creepy and richly imagined. Don't ***** with the Bunny.
absinthekitty2/3/07
absoulely well done, beautifully composed and well thought out the concept was rich in metaphorical satires as well as childish whimsy this is definately one ill never forget 5 stars all the wayA JOB WELL DONE
syd2qt2bstr82/2/07
totally tops! Great work
ladyofTHEUSED1/29/07
dang that ***** was tripped out, i like. :)
BOBOLAMA1/27/07
a future hannibal lectur is born.
AlliDee1/26/07
J'aime.
bowhunteroneshot1/23/07
I like it lets us know where greed will take us
MzMeow1/21/07
It resembles a little bit of Jacob, and Wilhelm. But, the politics do not make any sense? Other than that, I did not like it one bit.
shinedancer1/20/07
Weird. Sick. Twisted. Unique. I like it.
Feth1/18/07
I was ok, but really, why revert to the same scenario as in the beginning, too repetitive.....
Ryja1/18/07
bunilicious!
xXxXXxXx1/13/07
the idol was the best!!!!!!!! i love that vid actually that is my favorite vid on this whole site!!!!!!!!!
pilgrim12111/10/07
genius and jam. genius and jam. genius and genius and jam jam jam jam.
jjmont61*****yahoo*****1/9/07
Surreal....obviously.
merrymoo1/6/07
amazing!amazing!amazing!
a0sloth0is0slow1/6/07
pure genius
tastykorns1/4/07
This has got to be one of the best films I have EVER seen!! Pure brilliance.
Mister Bigglesworth1/3/07
This was real genuine art. Extremely surreal. A hodge podge of styles. I see some Mark Ryden in this but maybe it's just me. I didn't like the idol, aesthetically - I'd have done something different with him, but that's a small complaint.. I'm only bothering to critique this film at all because basically it was brilliant.
rubysaf11/1/07
Pretty scarey memories/dreams>>>from 1 sick puppy to another, you got guts!
thinkbolt12/31/06
Brilliant! Both technically and artisticly. Looks like nothing I've ever seen AND has an engaging story.
moviecuffs12/31/06
This film is great! These two 'children' exploited that little yellow idol, using violence, and in the end they died from what they turned into jewels. It was funny,creative and this director needs to bring the thunder... some more!
cblack12/30/06
The abuse of the Muse? Riveting and disturbing. Fits right in with my fear of clowns.
mooveewatcher12/27/06
Wow! That was very different, but still perdictable. Still is very good.
muzzlehatch12/26/06
Wow! That was great. Sure would be nice if the Academy awarded this one with at least a nomination. A Real GEM. Should be alot of BUZZ about this one.
babygurl051412/25/06
awsome, i like that fact that, everything the little boy and girl did to the animals, coma right back at them...haha you see , thats what they get for beeing selfish!
BinnyBoomBots12/24/06
Like viewing the portrait of Kramer....Hideous, yet I could not turn away.
zilchag12/24/06
awesome. i felt like i was in a magical world as i watched it. more imagination than anything i've seen in a while. check out the legion if impact films also theyre pretty sweet.
pkroner12/23/06
That was amazing...
n0_account*****yahoo*****12/22/06
loved every second of it.. weird yet wonderful... i dont know how it was done.. but that was one exceptional work of animation.. 2 thumbs up!!!... the texts made it creepy.. which was why i loved it!!.. and the bunny too..
u2kool12/21/06
Brilliant conception and excellently executed. Chief of Insecurity
citizenbuck12/21/06
I did not expect to like this one... ***** and Jane tributes can be tedious. But I ended up loving everything about it. One of the coolest Atom films I've seen yet. Great job. Five out of five.
bobg372312/20/06
Although the text attached to objects throughout were clever but overdone, it was the unconventional elements and plot twists that held my fascination in this mesmerizing allegory to greed. The use of a very stylized form of illustration popularized in the mid twentieth century, artistically and meticulously layered made this surreal whimsical vision a delight.
mkultra12/20/06
Simply beautiful.A work of art.I hope it qualifies for Academy Award consideration.Seriously.
noteevee12/19/06
bizarro! mesmerizing! loved the sound and the ethereal floating text. very satisfying ending.
behemoleviathan12/19/06
Best i have ever seenIncredible
jknecht12/18/06
This is so very weird. Wonderful production. But being a child of the sixties, I think I'm going to have to dig up some of my old drugs before I watch it again, and this time in full screen mode!
dontsaybomb12/18/06
what a nice twisted little short
zahidyne12/17/06
Truly splendid! I didn''t know what to expect of this at first. But turned out to be quite a masterpiece.
makoma12/17/06
Reminiscent of Henry Darger's work. Liked the words hovering over the images as they moved through the scenery and the soft beat music tones. Liked particularly the "Idol" word...floating. Got me thinking about our everyday "idols" and how we may be possessed by them...
barhair12/16/06
Set in a moralistic and picturesque setting circa 1950, but with the tragic current day lack of remorse or sense of consequence in a serial killer's psyche...In the vein of Aesop's Fables, the moral of the story could be varied~ "putting all your eggs in one basket", "greed often over reaches itself", "one bad turn deserves another", and my favorite: "a little thing in hand is worth more than a great thing in prospect"...Ahhh, "no gratitude from the wicked"!
Bubstheword12/16/06
This work of amazing animation was just wonderful!
Diizer12/16/06
Good bunny!
poorbull12/16/06
Vachement bien..........j'adore
critical eye12/15/06
Creepy but appealing at the same time. Very good.
DeVoodoo12/15/06
The best work of animation ever in the entire history of rad.
sleepinggiant22m12/15/06
this has got to be the best and sickest illustration of greed, and lets admit it, capitalism as well. i think though someone must have been on something when they imagined this, probably during some hallucination. haha anyways creative at the very least.
hdb2212/15/06
ha ha ha. evil little children!great film.
oedipusillanimous12/15/06
made me come over all *****. Glen Baxter would be proud too.
knowgood12/14/06
this was just great!
echo2112/14/06
Wow!
dexterville12/14/06
There has always been a surreal quality about vintage text book illustrations. Every child is strangely happy in a sort of drug induced kind a way. and It always appears as though there's a loaf of bread,a bowl of oranges and shiny vegetables lying around. Totally dig the use of text book words in this short.
Spamjam12/14/06
for a first time visit to site it was very impressive
complexbrother12/14/06
WOW ! very unique.
SparkleMore12/14/06
An amazing short. Very cool animation technique and the ending was not as predictable as I had anticipated. One of the best I've seen on this site.
RogerRobert12/14/06
strange, but not a waste of time
phantomJack12/14/06
That was so surreal - i felt compelled to sign up and leave this comment. Amazing stuff. I dont know what I felt, but I was in awe.Well done.
Director: Run Wrake
Writer: Run Wrake
Producer: Run Wrake
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