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"Dust Bunny" almost slipped right past me, even though it’s exactly the kind of movie I usually live for. Scrolling through HBO Max one night right after the "Euphoria" finale, I stumbled onto the title, paired with a poster featuring Mads Mikkelsen. Naturally, I assumed it was going to be another "weird hitman with a heart" indie that I’d half-watch while multitasking on my phone.On paper, it sort of is that. The film features a professional killer, an 8-year-old girl, a quirky New York apartment building, and a pretty unhinged premise: The kid hires her hitman neighbor to kill the monster under her bed, convinced it ate her family. But about 20 minutes in, I clocked the name Bryan Fuller in the credits, and everything snapped into focus.The "Hannibal" creator’s feature directorial debut is more than just a cute movie with a gory hook. It is also packed with star power, featuring the likes of Sigourney Weaver and David Dastmalchian rounding out the cast. I'm honestly shocked I hadn't heard about it sooner. It’s not the kind of movie that's going to ambush your algorithm — though it absolutely deserves to — but "Dust Bunny" is one of the best things I've stumbled onto in months. If you're looking for something to watch, it’s definitely worth adding to your queue.What's 'Dust Bunny' about?Aurora (Sophie Sloan) is an 8-year-old living in an old New York City apartment building. She also lives with the firm conviction that a monster resides under her bed, ready to devour anything that touches her bedroom floor. Her parents are loving but understandably skeptical — until, one night, they aren't around to be skeptical anymore.
