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Set against the eerie backdrop of a windswept, isolated seaside town, Nancy Nancy is an absurd and darkly comedic thriller that examines the complexities of human connection through an outrageous and unpredictable lens. The film follows Nancy Nancy, a deranged stranger whose chaotic descent leads them to commit a shocking home invasion. Nancy Nancy takes siblings Carole and Jim (Michael Burkett) hostage in their own home, setting off a series of bizarre and often humorous events. Driven by loneliness and a desire for control, Nancy Nancy begins to manipulate and brainwash the captives in increasingly eccentric ways. As Nancy Nancy introduces absurd rituals and bizarre psychological games into their daily routine, the siblings—once sheltered and naive—start to form a strange bond with their captor, even viewing Nancy Nancy as a maternal figure. This twisted family dynamic becomes even more complicated when Nancy Nancy brings home Skinner (played by Matt Thomas), an enigmatic lover, whose presence adds further chaos and dark humour to an already unstable situation. Nancy Nancy is an outrageously offbeat film that fuses humour and pathos, taking the viewer through a wild ride of psychological games, emotional manipulation, and absurd yet poignant moments. Through its absurd situations and eccentric characters, the film asks uncomfortable questions about what happens when the need for connection overrides all reason. Directed by Timothy Spanos, this film is both a playful and chilling exploration of the human psyche. Its unconventional style and unorthodox storytelling make it a unique and unforgettable experience—a wild ride of absurdity, humor, and heartache. Shot in the early 2000's when digital technology became available to emerging independent filmmakers which gives the film an intimate, almost voyeuristic quality, as if the audience is peering through a window into the uncomfortable, claustrophobic world of Nancy and her hostages. The rawness captured draws the viewer deeper into the madness of the characters’ lives, where nothing is quite what it seems, and every relationship is built on a fragile foundation of delusion.

© 2012 by Starbaby Films, all rights reserved.

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