AKA: The Fireplace
The Yule log. A standard winter tradition. Designed to be a bit of background noise, it sets the stage for the season with a crackling fire overlaid with some heartwarming holiday tunes for ambiance. That lasts for all of two minutes...
Like Casper Kelly's (Too Many Cooks) other ventures, it's not just about what it seems on the surface. Throughout the 90-minute running period, it finds new ways to reinvent itself and get mileage out of its clever premise. It turns into a Lynchian mindfuck before long, elevating it to something truly nightmarish.
If you're a fan of Adult Swim's 4am programming block, move this to the top of your Christmas list.
4 hanging trees out of 5
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