On Thursday, Hulu announced the return of its annual Huluween programming event and, as part of the announcement, debuted the trailer for the new Huluween Original film, “Appendage.” The film originated as one of Huluween’s “Bite Size Halloween” shorts and was selected in 2022 to be expanded into a feature-length film.
Written and directed by Anna Zlokovic, the film follows Hannah, a young fashion designer who seems fine on the surface but secretly struggles with debilitating self-doubt. Soon, these buried feelings begin to make Hannah physically ill and sprout into a ferocious growth in her body: The Appendage. As Hanna’s health declines, The Appendage begins to fuel her anxieties – her perceived lack of talent at work, her deteriorating relationship with her boyfriend and best friend, and her parents’ lack of love and understanding. At her breaking point, Hanna makes a shocking discovery—there are others out there like her.
The film stars Hadley Robinson (“Little Women”) and features Kausar Mohammed (“The Flash”), Emily Hampshire (“Schitt’s Creek”), and Brandon Mychal Smith (“You’re the Worst”).
“Appendage” was developed by 20th Digital Studio, with David Worthen Brooks, Arbi Pedrossian, and Jenna Cavelle serving as executive producers. Zlokovic also serves as a producer alongside Hadley Robinson and Alex Familian. Emma Buerklin serves as co-producer.
