Spain / Oct 30, 2016 / San Sebastian Horror Film Festival
18min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
In this adaptation of a Stephen King short story, Weber’s addiction to poker leads him into deep trouble. Forced to cover his debt to Mr Rudy, he reaches a point of no return.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Michel Mhanna Santoni | Rival Poker Player |
| Pierre Delort | Barman |
| Romy-Alizée Panteligis | Waiter |
| Damien Turquin | Gros Bras |
| Fabien Descout | Security |
| Jessica Maelleya | Hostess |
| Boyka Nikolova | Shopping Center Lady |
| Thelma Sasbier | Stripper |
| Stephane Girondeaud | Weber Stunt Double |
Genres
FantasyHorror
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Popsy |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Production countries | France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Morph Films, AJM STUDIO, OBSIDIENNE |
| Official site | stephenkingshortmovies.com |
| Release date | 7 aprile 2016 |
| Executive producer | Flora Cosseron |
| Production | Julien Lomessy |
| Writer | Stephen King, Julien Lomessy, Jane Landrey |
| Editing | Jonathan Pineau Bonetti |
| Cinematography | Anaïs Ruales, Cyril Brigouleix, Michel Dupré, Stéphane Cantin, Philippe Cordier |
| Assistant directors | Rose Trayanova, Maximilien Cascarino, Julien Lomessy |
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| Lighting | Arthur Ragons |
| Camera operators | Stéphane Cantin, Anaïs Ruales, Cyril Brigouleix, Michel Dupré, Philippe Cordier |
| Additional photography | Anaïs Ruales, Cyril Brigouleix, Michel Dupré, Stéphane Cantin, Philippe Cordier |
| Visual effects | Julien Lomessy, Daniel Gaudreau, Carole Bouchard, Gunnar Hansen, Jean-Michel Tari |
| Stunts | Yves Forestier, Stephane Girondeaud |
| Music | Rémi Barbot, Fabien Cahen, Remi Durel, Julie Tribout, Nicolas Gerlic, Colin Favre-Bulle |
| Sound | Remi Durel, Julie Tribout, Nicolas Gerlic, Colin Favre-Bulle, Rémi Barbot, Fabien Cahen |
| Costume design | Christelle Santabarbara, Sophie Dauchez |
| Makeup | Christelle Santabarbara, Sophie Dauchez |
| Hairstyling | Christelle Santabarbara, Sophie Dauchez |
| Budget | 55.000 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Limited release
United States / Apr 07, 2016 / River Run International Film Festival
France / Dec 10, 2016 / Paris International Fantastic Film Festival (PIFFF) (Winner: Prix du Public "Oeil d'or")
Netherlands / May 27, 2017 / SCENECS International Film Festival, Hilversum, The Netherlands
Canada / Aug 25, 2018 / Cinemafantastique Film Fest, Vancouver (Winner: Director's Selection)
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