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This film looks much more expensive, then it was to make. That's what happens when you have highly-regarded filmmakers and actors, calling in favors, and making things happen. It's gorgeously visual, smart, funny, wildly colorful and imaginative, and what a cast! Definitely a new classic - if we lived in that age. I would've watched this over and over, like I did Gremlins or Neverending Story. Hopefully WORD OF MOUTH helps this darling become a sleeper hit!

I loved the relationship between the kid & Mads Mikkelsen's character in this. The mixture of whimsical fantasy of the child's world with the more serious thriller/horror elements work really well together. It's absurd, but it's cute & fun.

It's a very stylish film (think Wes Anderson-esque visuals), with quirky filmmaking choices. I was shocked to find out this is Bryan Fuller's feature film directorial debut, the pacing worked really well with the narrative. The set & costume designs were gorgeous, and the actors all did a brilliant job. I'd definitely recommend checking this film out.

Dust Bunny sits in a space that is underrepresented in film: the kid-friendly gateway horror movie. Although this is more of an action/thriller, the tension of the monster under the bed will probably keep a lot of kids awake at night...but in a fun, healthy way. Imagine Monsters, Inc., but with a lot more adult gun violence.

Tween gems like The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018), Hocus Pocus (1993), Monster House (2006), or even Gremlins (1984), do a great job of pushing just enough buttons to make kids uneasy, while still conveying the fun intention of fantasy. While Dust Bunny is similar, it's much less of a horror film than those. I can't really think of another film that spans this particular gap for children. Ghostbusters maybe?

What it successfully pulls off is presenting a funny and exciting film for all ages. It's not strictly a "family film". It would even make a fun first-date movie. There's nothing offensive or uncomfortable: it's simply charming. Hey, if that date goes well, you've found a match.

Dust Bunny tells the story of 8-year-old Aurora (Sophie Sloan) who can't get any sleep at night because there is a hideous monster under her bed that only she can see. Until it eats her parents, that is. Bet you'll believe her now, Mom!

So she robs a church and sets out to hire a hitman (Mads Mikkelsen) to remove this menace from under her bed. There's a lot of action sequences and intrigue involving Aurora's backstory and the hit man's mob involvement, but Writer/Director Bryan Fuller knows exactly where the sweet spot of the movie is: the unlikely relationship between the little girl and a seasoned killer. Every scene with Sloan and Mikkelsen is irresistibly charming without becoming sentimental or cheesy. She's suspicious of all adults and he has no time to be distracted by a child's imagination. It's a formula for a great buddy film.

The comedic timing here is spot on. There's a great scene where Aurora pitches her offer to Mikkelsen. While they're in full contract negotiation, she can't help but flip a table lamp on and off: it's a chicken with a light bulb coming out of its butt. Despite her precociousness, she's still a distracted 8-year-old. There's also a running gag where Mikkelsen, with his Danish accent, can't pronounce "Aurora" and she keeps correcting him. It feels like this bit was brought in organically while they were filming. So many moments like this bring Dust Bunny firmly into feel-good movie territory.

This is Fuller's feature film debut (why am I surprised by that?), and it's great to see him tackle the big screen. His 2013 TV series Hannibal (starring Mads Mikkelsen) remains one of the best, darkest horror series ever produced. So happy to see these two extraordinarily talented creatives reunite.

It was also enjoyable to see David Dastmalchian (who seems to be in everything lately...and I'm here for it) playing a cold, calculated killer; and Sigourney Weaver as Mikkelsen's boss who wants nothing to do with his new side-gig as a monster killer. It's clear that everyone knew the tone of the movie and brought just the right amount of playfulness without ever veering into campiness. I'll bet it was a fun set for these pros to work on.

The plot of Dust Bunny is a little convoluted at times, but that minor complaint is overshadowed by the film's quirky joy and enthusiasm. It's also a good example of how I can overlook sketchy CGI when it fits within the context of the overall vibe. The film's not going for any kind of retro feel, and for once, I kinda think a big rubber monster might have taken me out of it. Even my practical effects purism will concede its appropriateness.

If you have kids, I think they will love Dust Bunny. There is no gore or visceral horror, but there are some tense scenes and a scary monster which should sufficiently make them squirm. This could very well be the movie they talk about when they grow up as the one film that freaked them out. Also, be aware that there is a significant amount of gun violence, but not more than kids are exposed to on any TV show.

Again, don't let my review deter you from thinking this is just a family film. I'm as hardened a horror fan as there is, and I had a blast with Dust Bunny.

Dust Bunny: Monsters under your bed are always a problem for children, I remember a tiger living under mine. Aurora's (Sophie Sloan) monster is more troublesome than your average bogeyman, ostensibly a dust bunny it grows into a huge dangerous creature. It even eats her parents. Fortunately for Aurora, a hitman (Madds Mikkelsen) lives in her building and she tries to hire him to kill the monster. She has followed him and seen him slay what she takes to be a monster, it was actually a Triad gang carrying a Dragon figure. The hitman thinks that her parents were slain by mobsters after him. To say more would be a spoiler. So the battle begins. Set mostly in a beautiful Art Deco apartment building this film has the feel and look of a Wes Anderson production about it, the costumes, wallhangings, furniture and wallpaper have such attention to detail. There is much violence and killings and maybe people are being eaten by a monster. But the choreographing of the fights is superb. A fine line of humour runs through the film, especially the exchanges between Aurora and the hitman. There is also a touch of Leon to the tale. Sigourney Weaver plays the hitman's rather ruthless handler. We learn some interesting details about Aurora's backstory which certainly puts another spin on the narrative. Great fun! Written and Directed by Bryan Fuller. 8.5/10.

Saw it at Dublin Horrorthon.

Update: When I saw this at a screening, it had a PG-13 rating, but now it's apparently been rated R, which is actually really stupid. "The Batman" was a much more graphic film and that earned a PG-13 rating. I say this because teens/young adults absolutely should absolutely see this one.

"Dust Bunny" is the feature film debut of writer-director Bryan Fuller (Pushing Daisies, Hannibal), and holy s*** it's one hell of an imaginative, creative and original story, complete with outstanding character work and dazzling sequences. I only knew of the synopsis beforehand, having skipped the trailer, and I'm so glad I did because I went in expecting an action-horror film akin to something like "Mandy," but it's far closer to something like Guillermo del Toro's "Hellboy."

Mads Mikkelson (who deserves far more leading roles) is just a powerhouse, and Sophie Sloan is somehow a scene-stealer, with the two of them being undeniably captivating from beginning to end. The always great David Dastmalchian shines here too and Sigourney Weaver gives a very fun performance, while the effects and action scenes are genuinely impactful, and one sequence actually had the theater roaring!

Funny enough, "Dust Bunny" releasing wide in December is just really fitting, because while not graphically violent, it's a bonkers hybrid that's full of heart and love, and it deserves to be seen on the big screen. I wish it was an IMAX film, because some of the sequences would be insane to see and hear.

Dusty Bunny is a movie about a little girl in a strange trippy world who hires an assassin to kill the monster that lives under her bed. This monster has eaten her parents, and she thinks it is going to eat her so she needs help.

The assassin doesn't believe her and thinks the people out to get him accidentally target her home. The two form a bond as he becomes a surrogate father as he tries to help her. The more they get to know one another, he learns that she is telling the truth and now he has to defend her from hired killers, her own isolation, and the monster itself.

The two main characters in this film are terrific. I loved both actors, especially the young girl. The scenes between them are really well done, the bond they form is real and meaningful. And I was super into the story during these moments. I think this is one of my favorite characters the main actor has played.

However, this movie also has a lot of "style" at times when I think it needed to focus more on the substance of the story. The story becomes fairly muddled and hard to follow in the final half of the film, and not in a way that helped me appreciate the world building.

I wasn't really sure what was going on exactly. One moment we're in a church setting with a really interesting music number, but then we spend the next eight to twelve scenes in restaurants with people just sitting and talking with moody atmosphere. The relationships between the characters, such as the hit man and his enemies and allies, and how they knew one another seems to jump around a lot - with people seemed to know one things one moment and then seemingly oblivious to it the next.

So, it was hard to continually engage with the world because the setting and atmosphere seemed to steal the focus, but thankfully there is a fun finale battle in the end between all the parties involved and I would say this film delivered a fairly good reward.

Worth watching - but I think this filmmaker could do better next time. And I hope to get a chance to see more of their work.

I went in with No expectations and left with a smile and mildly disturbed. I would watch again. I saw this as a mystery movie so we had no idea what we were walking into. The cast was surprising and the plot took a bit to develop. The bunny was well done and the rest of the effects worked well in the setting.

Greetings again from the darkness. Raise your hand if you were once a kid. Well then, you likely had some experience with a monster under the bed or in the closet. You may have even had an imaginary friend. It no longer matters how your parents handled scary bedtime for you during childhood, but writer-director Bryan Fuller offers a fantastical tale on what could happen if you don't believe your kids! Mr. Fuller is best known as the creator of the terrific (and dark) TV series "Hannibal", and he once again collaborates with Mads Mikkelsen, the titular star of that show.

A tense and dialogue-free opening is so cinematically perfect that I immediately wondered if the rest of the film was going to be a letdown. This plays out like a 'scary' children's story twisted through the mind of a grown-up intent on sending this message to parents: bedtime can be scary time for kids. Sophie Sloan plays Aurora, a ten-year-old girl living with foster parents who lack the understanding and comforting skills that Aurora believes they should possess. The dust bunny from the opening scene is the reason Aurora often warns folks to stay off the floor ... advice she heeds herself.

A traumatic event occurs when the foster parents ignore her warning, and soon Aurora is negotiating with a mysterious neighbor on the same floor of her building. She believes he can kill the monster, and she's not above helping herself to the offering plate of the local church to convince him to help. The neighbor is played by Mikkelsen with his customary style - only the first time we see him he's wielding nunchucks while wearing a 1970's style track suit. Since he's a real-life hitman, he's convinced there are bad guys after him, and they've mistaken Aurora's apartment for his.

Since I mentioned that filmmaker Fuller was likely inspired by childhood stories, I should also make clear that this movie is R-rated and most definitely NOT for kids. Even though the monster appears to be directly from the mind of Jim Henson's demented uncle, the film spins off into a wild ride of CGI, action sequences, and violence ... all done with tongue planted firmly in cheek. There is some wry humor mixed in, but this is a bizarre fantasy on steroids.

Special mention goes to the set directors and costume designers, as this is one of the funkiest and most elaborate apartment buildings we've seen on screen, and even Aurora's bedroom with zany stuffies looks like something out of a dream. Supporting work is provided by Sigourney Weaver as Mikkelsen's handler, and one not overly sympathetic to Aurora's situation - although her specialized high heels add to the ambiance; David Dastmalchian as a confused participant; and Sheila Atim as an FBI agent stunned by developments. If your youngster knows the word "procure" or provides details about the monster under their bed, it's best to believe them.

In theaters on December 12, 2025.

Absurdity for the sake of absurdity. Was nearly asleep the entire time due to lack of coherency in the film. I don't understand how a film this overly strange and incoherent is getting such high reviews. I somewhat understood the story in a vague sense but it wasn't enjoyable to not really understand what was happening or why for most of the film. It seems some people just like the over the top ridiculous thing, idk man I didn't get it.

Leon (The professional) x Where the Wild Things Are, directed by Wes Anderson. At least that's what it feels like. Bryan Fuller nailed this one. It knows exactly what it wants to be and sticks to it. I'm sick and tired of the bloat- almost every movie now is 30 minutes too long. Well directed, well acted (the lead is precocious and adorable), nice cinematography and awesome set design. Multiple laugh out loud moments for me, which is incredibly rare. Just a great flick.

Really fun idiosyncratic sort of magical realism, but if the "realism" was the world of Amilee or City of Lost Children. Feels like with a PG-13 rating this would be a great bridge between tween-focused stuff like Bridge to Terebithia or I Kill Giants into more adult fare, especially as this is practically the softest R movie I've seen in a while.

The sets and design of the world are a really interesting timelessly classic look, the performances are sort of off-kilter in a way I found really engaging. This is a movie that could comfortably be watched purely for the odd sets and interesting location choices.

Unfortunately the metaphor gets a little muddled towards the end and feels like it kind of kneecaps itself to make way for an unexpected ending, and there's a few sequences early on that bump up against what they can do on whatever the budget was here.

All in all a good time that surely will not make much money.

I never write reviews but I had to for this one. The first 20 minutes were a little slow but it drug you into the dust bunny world. After 20 minutes things start speeding up gradually until your head is spinning. The writing, directing, cast of actors, costume design, set design, editing, sound, and special effects were flawless. The first things that hit me in the first 20 minutes were the visual effects and costumes. The colors and patterns were amazing. This movie is like the professional shot up a speedball of lsd, meth, and pcp. Trippy, a wild ride, and flat out nuts. When the movie was done nobody in the theater mover. Everyone was blown away by what they'd just seen. I have never seen a movie theater full of people watch the credits for anything other than a marvel movie. Walking out everyone was grinning ear to ear. My wife even looked at and said great choice for date night. That never happens. Anyway 10 out of 10. This is the godfather 2 of comedy/horror/professional assassin movies.

It was decided in a not too distant land, not too long ago that what the world needed was a movie like Dust Bunny. The movie that decided to mash up Bridge to Terabithia with Leon, The Professional. Now that's something you don't get offered too often in a lifetime.

It's a little too much for extremely young children, but those a bit more mature will not be shocked by the more permissive nature of current cinema. Blurring the lines between childhood fantasy and some tamed down gun action, Dust Bunny delivers decent pacing, action, scares and childlike whimsy with decent FX.

I went to see this movie as part of a popular Mystery Movie promotion our local theater chain conducts. This was at least the tenth time we have attended the Mystery Movie. The theatre is always full, as it was this time. Thirty minutes into the movie, half the audience was gone. As people left, you could hear them say how bad the movie was. I stayed to the bitter end. I feel like I had two hours of my life stolen from me. I can go along with a plot based on a monster under a child's bed. It could be fun and entertaining. Dust Bunny was neither. The character development was shallow, the plot went no where. Please stay away from this movie for your own good. Maybe it will mercifully end up on the junk pile of forgotten movies.

This is the first time I have loved a movie enough to write a review on IMDB. I want more people to see this movie. I want Hollywood to make more movies like this.

Dust Bunny reminded me of Terry Gilliam movies. I loved The Fisher King, Baron von Munchausen and Brazil. The visua effects were fun and the quirky characters were very memorable. I plan to see this multiple times.

Exactly what I was looking for. Gorgeous visuals, wild dialogue, an is-it-or-isn't-it supernatural storyline... I think Fuller knocked it out of the park. Mikkelson is outstanding, as usual. And Sophie Sloan is a revelation. Note-perfect. Blown away to find out that the creature was also largely practical, as well. Just an amazing, feel-good flick.

I went because of Mads and Sigourney without much expectations. Boy! Was I pleasantly surprised. Truly wonderful tale. Fuller has a wonderful imagination mixing serious drama of the likes of Leon: The Professional with some children fantasy to create a absolute favorite. I will be watching this movie again when it hits one of my streaming services and probably on a regular basis like I do Princess Bride.

It is an exceptionally well done, vibrant and quirky movie. The main characters do a fantastic job. Has some humor in it. It should win some awards and honestly should have done tremendously better at the box office. Well done Mads. Kudos to the director and the young actress.

Mi look forward to a sequel, though with the box office gross being what it is, it's unlikely we will see one.