Dust Bunny is a 2025 American horror film directed by Bryan Fuller from a screenplay by Bryan Fuller. The film is set to be released in the United States on December 12, 2025.
„Dust Bunny“" is the directorial debut in the film format of Bryan Fuller, known for his unconventional style and selected television works such as "„Hannibal“" and "„Pushing Daisies„". Screened in the Midnight Madness section of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, the film has been hailed as the festival's craziest and most inventive title. It's a shattering tale of monsters and imagination that vividly weaves horror, fantasy, dark comedy and emotional depth.".
The story introduces us to the world of Aurora, a girl who is convinced that a horrible dust rabbit is hiding under her bed, having devoured her foster parents. In desperation, she hires her mysterious neighbor, a hitman (played by Mads Mikkelsen) — to eliminate the monster. Fuller creates a visual world that seems to combine Tim Burton and Wes Anderson — bright colors, strange details (like „chicken leg“ lamps), unconventional architecture, and spectacular action, all dressed in the neon aesthetic of a childhood nightmare.
The film balances the madness of the outside world with the depth of emotion, exploring themes of abandonment and the struggle for survival. While visually surreal, it has a serious foundation – a girl searching for family and support in a world where monsters are not just a figment of fantasy. The comic dynamic between Aurora and the assassin (and also with an egocentric mentor played by Sigourney Weaver) brings both sincere laughter and memories of childhood immediacy.
„Dust Bunny“" is a spectacular film that unleashes the imagination and overturns genre conventions. A dark, strange and heartfelt tale that promises to create a cult following and set a high bar for Fuller as a director. The combination of visual extravagance, warm emotional flesh and charismatic cast make it an excellent choice for fans of extraordinary film experiences.
