Taking several cues from DONNIE DARKO, ANIMALS is the story of Pol, an introverted Catalan teen struggling to know himself, as illustrated by the continuous interventions of Deerhof, his teddy bear come to life. Pol’s internal wrestling starts to boil over when he encounters the striking, aloof Ikari, at school. Ikari’s vague sexuality and interest in violent anime draws Pol into a dangerous, yet more fully realized world. Featuring lush visuals, an engaging original soundtrack, and several post-punk songs from Seattle’s own A Frames, this enigmatic and dark story pulsates to a frenetic, chilling climax.