Cosmic Horror of Dating

Martin can't figure out why dates never work out for him—until he meets a strange girl who, unexpectedly, seems to be into him. But she might be hiding something.

  • Kilián Bognár
    Director
  • Kilián Bognár
    Writer
  • Korinna Bognár
    Producer
  • Dawit de Koning
    Key Cast
    "Martin"
    Dreamfinity, FBI: International, Professor T
  • Anita Major
    Key Cast
    "Witchy girl"
    Infinity Pool, FBI: International, Csóré
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Romance, Dark Comedy, Sci-fi, Mystery, Horror, Romantic Comedy
  • Runtime:
    22 minutes 34 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 24, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    4,166 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Hungary
  • Country of Filming:
    Hungary
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Kilián Bognár

Kilián Bognár was born in Hungary. Cosmic Horror of Dating is his first proper short film.

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Director Statement

Cosmic horror is the existential dread we experience upon realizing our insignificance in the universe in the face of the incomprehensible. The cosmic horror of dating arises when the ego confronts the possibility that, no matter how much importance or value it assigns to itself, it may be utterly insignificant in the eyes of a romantic interest.

This film is a cautionary tale.

Cosmic Horror of Dating is a self-financed short film made by a team of industry outsiders and beginners.