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The Monster

A lonely doctor in a desolate castle creates a monster to cure his lonesomeness. When the monster discovers the means of his creation, their friendship dissolves into antagonism.

  • Boden Cottrell
    Director
    Roadside Drive
  • Boden Cottrell
    Writer
    Roadside Drive
  • Boden Cottrell
    Producer
    Roadside Drive
  • Jude Slowik
    Key Cast
    "The Doctor"
  • Elliot Midha
    Key Cast
    "The Monster"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    horror, drama
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 2 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 7, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.66:1
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Springfield Township High School
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Greenfield Youth Film Festival
    Montgomery County, PA
    United States
    April 23, 2025
    Best Poster Design Winner
Director Biography - Boden Cottrell

Boden Cottrell is an award winning student filmmaker at Springfield Township High School in Pennsylvania. He is the director behind four short films; "A Real Genius," "The Monster," "Roadside Drive," and "The Shovelers."

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Director Statement

"The Monster" is a no-budget student short film made by a primary cast/crew of four high school students. The film is a reimaging of the classic story of Frankenstein's monster.