HNIFF 2025
Cropped: An American Gothic
Directed by Haley Lynn Handson · United States · 9 min · short · narrative
In a tranquil farming community, Daisy-Lyn and Ned live a life that appears perfect, surrounded by endless rows of corn. Yet, as their crops begin to wither and their dreams of a family vanish, an unsettling tension arises. Ned’s descent into madness becomes increasingly alarming, hinting at dark forces at play. As the quiet farm transforms into a breeding ground for despair, something ominous stirs, poised to unleash the hidden horrors lurking beneath their seemingly idyllic existence.
This film's screening window has ended.