The Hungry Squid (2002): Cast
The Hungry Squid is a 2002 short animated film directed by John Weldon, starring Derek McGrath as Narrator. It runs 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 15 min
- Director
- John Weldon
- Genre
- Animation
- Original language
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English - Studio
- ONF | NFB
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Hungry Squid About?
The premise of The Hungry Squid without spoilers.
The Hungry Squid (2002) is an animated short by John Weldon about a young girl whose homework and daily life are disrupted by odd creatures, especially a massive ravenous squid. Weldon uses his DIY “digital recyclomation” technique, mixing low‑budget computer graphics with puppets, photos and stop‑motion. Producer Marcy Page coined “recyclomation” during Weldon’s earlier film, The Lump.
The Hungry Squid Cast & Characters
Derek McGrath plays Narrator in The Hungry Squid. Directed by John Weldon.
- Director John Weldon
- Derek McGrath as Narrator
More from John Weldon
More films directed by John Weldon: Frank the Wrabbit, The Lump, To Be and Of Dice and Men.
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The Hungry Squid FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Hungry Squid, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Hungry Squid?
The Hungry Squid runs 15 minutes.
When was The Hungry Squid released?
The Hungry Squid was released on February 10, 2002.
Who directed The Hungry Squid?
The Hungry Squid was directed by John Weldon.
More films by John Weldon Who is in the cast of The Hungry Squid?
The Hungry Squid stars Derek McGrath as Narrator.
Does The Hungry Squid have a post-credit scene?
No. The Hungry Squid has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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