Bret Kagebein

With strained relationships and fleeting chances at redemption, Dunklin stumbles through a single day, caught between growing up and giving in. As the consequences of his actions come crashing down, he’s forced to confront the mess he’s made of his life.

The film follows Max, a troubled yet curious kid who daringly steals a book from a mystical, ancient shop. Upon eagerly reading it at home, he unwittingly unleashes The Tickle Monster, a sinister creature bent on causing chaotic havoc by tickling people...to death.

With strained relationships and fleeting chances at redemption, Dunklin stumbles through a single day, caught between growing up and giving in. As the consequences of his actions come crashing down, he’s forced to confront the mess he’s made of his life.