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A Bad Wish

Haunted by guilt over his brother’s death and struggling with a strained relationship with his grieving mother, a young teenager finds fleeting solace and a fragile sense of purpose in caring for his new dog.

However, when his desperate wish to bring his brother back to life comes true, he finds himself facing a horrifying reality: his resurrected sibling is now a shadow of his former self, slowly descending into a nightmarish, zombie-like state.

With his brother's transformation spiralling dangerously out of control, he must find the courage to stop him before anyone gets hurt, ultimately realising that the only way to save his family—and himself— is by doing the hardest thing of all: letting go.

This poignant tale follows a young boy’s emotional journey as he grapples with guilt over his older brother's accidental death, ultimately discovering the strength to heal and move forward.

  • Frames & Fables Productions
    Production Company
  • Hugo Coelho
    Director
  • Tommy Le
    Director
  • Hugo Coelho
    Writer
  • Tommy Le
    Writer
  • Max Pattison
    Key Cast
    "Sam"
    Not Going Out, School of Roars
  • Charlie Baines
    Key Cast
    "George"
    The Recruit, Handle
  • Melissa Wilson
    Key Cast
    "Mum"
    Notting Hill, Poirot, Top Boy
  • India Taylor
    Key Cast
    "Alice"
  • Ulain Mireku
    Key Cast
    "Granny"
  • Pedro the Doodle
    Key Cast
    "Farfufels the dog"
  • Jim Cullen
    Director of Photography
    Eastenders, Coronation Street, Renata Road, Wuss
  • Radu Rojas Oprean
    Editor
    Motherhood, Fritz, Wuss
  • Sam Hanson
    Production Designer
    His Dark Materials, Doctor Who
  • Theodore Salisbury
    Hair, Makeup & Prosthetics Designer
    Dune, Moon Knight
  • Hugo Coelho
    Producer
  • Tommy Le
    Producer
  • Rebecca Jean-Carroll
    Assistant Producer
    Wuss
  • Sofia Silva
    Assistant Producer
    Stiff Drinks
  • Nadine Wilson
    Associate Producer
    Wuss
  • Kelly Smith
    Production Advisor
    The History Boys, The Queen, In Bruges
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Psychological Supernatural Drama
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 57 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 16, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Hugo Coelho, Tommy Le