Crust

Crust is such a delightful film! Sean Whalen has written a unique, creative story, and his directorial debut feels like an instant cult classic.

Paul/Vegas Winters, a former child star, now spends his days attending a laundromat. While wallowing in self pity, Paul habitually wipes his various bodily fluids onto socks, tossing them in a pile. After a viral video makes his whereabouts known, he becomes the laughingstock of town.

Fed up with the humiliation, fed up with his depression, the pile of socks comes to life to eliminate Paul's enemies; Crust is born!

This film plays with themes of mental health, showing the dark side of depression and anxiety, while wrapped in a fun and quirky premise. I appreciated how relatable the story was -- I'm sure anybody who's dealt with depression can find kinship in Whalen's character. He captures the sense of loneliness and abandonment from one's peers, causing one to latch onto any kind of crutch one can find that offers a reprieve from their depression. And the feeling of betrayal when the few supportive loved ones call out one's crutch for what it is.

Whether Crust is a benevolent or malignant force, it is clear the creature inspires confidence in Paul and sparks life in the previously empty soul.

I truly enjoyed this film. The supporting cast of Rebekah Kennedy as the love interest who sees Paul's true light, and Daniel Roebuck as the best friend who causes Paul as much grief as he does joy, were a perfect counterbalance for Whalen's heartfelt story.

Very excited to see what other gems come out of Sean Whalen's mind.

CRUST BRINGS THE FUN BACK TO THE CINEMA. I was lucky enough to watch the Maryland Premier of Crust, and it was even more than I hoped for. Such a fun movie that will make you laugh, cry, and more. Sean is amazing in the movie and having him in the full movie made it even better. We often don't get to enjoy Sean as long as we would like in the movies he's in. Such a great cast and great film. With nods to many movies of the past, Crust is an old/new approach to the best genre out there. Crust reminds me like a cross between Clerks/Basket Case and Gremlins. Go check it out. LETS MAKE THIS A CULT CLASSIC.

Crust is an experience you won't want to miss. Directed by and starring Sean Whalen, this indie gem mixes comedy, fantasy, and dramatic horror in a way that's both refreshing and heartwarming.

The plot centers on a washed-up former child actor who runs a laundromat. His life takes a bizarre twist when his collection dirty lost socks turns into a cute but deadly monster named Crust. It's as crazy as it sounds, and it works brilliantly.

Sean Whalen leads the cast with a standout performance, capturing the nuances of a man finding unexpected redemption through his monstrous new friend. His direction is equally impressive, creating a whimsical yet relatable world.

In short, Crust is a must-see for anyone who loves indie films that dare to be different. It's a heartwarming, hilarious, and thrilling movie that leaves a lasting impression. Don't miss out on this delightful cinematic treat.

It's weird, absurd, and just different. Has to be one of the most unique revenge films of all time. Crust is a real homie.

I was prepared for it to be silly and fun. What I wasn't prepared for was the range of emotion from Sean Whalen. There are some facial expressions that hit me harder than I anticipated.

Needless to say this probably isn't everyone's cup of tea, but if you want to see something you haven't seen before, this is it. Reminds me of my younger days and seeing the VHS cover of something like Jack Frost. Where you look at the art and say that's so weird that now I have to see what it's about.

A little camp (but not too much), lots of funny, the right amount of horror, and a pinch of noir.

Whalen's directorial debut follows a former child actor down on his luck and himself contemplating a reboot of that childhood family favorite, Baker's Dozen. Most of his fellow child castmates have followed the general tropes of child actors gone wrong: drugs, prison, early death. Paul/Vegas managed to avoid these pitfalls but he now runs a laundromat and is the victim of bullies.

Then we have Crust - our monster (or is he our hero? He is a charmer).. cutest monster this side of a friendly street.