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Great Job, Internet: Get your ugly-cute fill with this horror-comedy short from British comedian Harry Hill

Great Job, Internet: Get your ugly-cute fill for the day with this horror-comedy short from British comedian Harry Hill.

Great Job, Internet: Get your ugly-cute fill with this horror-comedy short from British comedian Harry Hill

The blending of comedy and horror poses challenges, though one avenue to explore their intersection can be found in the short "The Jillon." Created by British comedian Harry Hill, this horror-omedy was directed by Arthur Studholme and stars Flip Webster and Richard Syms as an elderly couple seeking a baby, with Richard Ayoade serving as the narrator.

The film's main attraction is The Jillon, a creature that resembles a baby designed by someone who doesn't particularly like them. The short starts slowly but becomes increasingly sweet and unsettling, running for only 15 minutes. Despite its eerie nature, it might impart valuable lessons about parenthood and the potential consequences of one's desires.

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