
Synopsis
An oafish ghoul and his soft exposed brain are met with ruin when the brain is unexpectedly killed. Though paralyzed, the ghoul attains a fresh brain and is fed with new life. This film was made as part of the 5th edition of the NFB's Hothouse apprenticeship.
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