Astrothrill is an animated short film based on the alternative comics of the same name published by Cheeky Press. The film is directed by its creator, Craig Clark, an art rock, darkwave musician (Chorus of Souls on Fluxus Records), animator (Forrest Gump and The Simpsons), comic book artist (Nemesister and Timbuktu) and album cover artist (The Nymphs). Clark produced the film little by little over a period of four years, from 1999-2004.
The story features a skateboard riding space alien in his quest to enjoy great rock and roll music and the evil human beings and aliens that he must escape to enjoy it. The film features voice over work by Renee Estevez and music by Fu Manchu and The Bellrays, among others.
, 1h23 Directed byScott Spiegel OriginUSA GenresThriller, Horror, Slasher ActorsRenée Estevez, Dan Hicks, Sam Raimi, Eugene Robert Glazer, Burr Steers, Ted Raimi Rating61% A supermarket closes and the workers begin restocking the shelves for the next day. Craig, the former boyfriend of cashier Jennifer, appears and the two have an argument. Worried for her friend, Linda presses her panic button. Co-owner Bill appears and a fight ensues. Craig escapes onto the shop floor, and the night crew set out to track him down while Jennifer calls the police. When Craig is found there is another scuffle; he is ejected from the building and disappears into the night.