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A babysitter's gift of a patchwork monkey begins a disturbing evening for eight year old Tommy and his big sister Carol as they suspect the monkey is more than just a toy.

Adapted from the children's horror story by Beverly Butler, The Patchwork Monkey explores the childhood fears that our stuffed toys might really be alive and what we say might really come true. Color, 35mm, 1.85:1, stereo, English language, Run time: 9:57.

"...a taut Twilight Zone tale that never slows down...."
- Christopher Alan Broadstone, THE RUMOUR MACHINE

"This is scarier than Jason X!"
- Max Disser, age 12

Upcoming Screenings:
Special 2005 Screening of the Texas Filmmakers Showcase - Houston, Texas
Monday, July 18th & 25th, 2005 | 9:00PM - 9:50PM
Dean's Credit Clothing | 316 Main Street (between Preston & Congress)
If you haven't seen some of these award-winning Texas-made short films (and TPM is one of them), here is your chance to see 'em projected in the air conditioned comfort of the hippest bar in downtown Houston. Please join the Houston Film Commission for door prizes, drink specials, and great short films. For more information call 713-437-5249 or click here.

News:
--TPM can be seen in rotation on the Independent Film Channel. Check your local listings.
--TPM was one of only four American short films to screen as an official selection of the Isfahan International Short Film Festival in Isfahan, Iran, April 2005.