Dust Bunny Movie Review
Dust Bunny is a 2025 American fantasy action film written, produced and directed by Bryan Fuller. It had its theatrical release in the United States on the 12th of December 2025.
The premise of the movie is centred around a hitman who is hired by an 8-year-old to kill the monster that lives under her bed.
The Good
From the monstrous mind of Bryan Fuller, who gave the world Hannibal, comes a fantastical blend of horror, shoot ’em up action and monsters that live under the bed that feels like John Wick through the looking glass filtered through Fuller’s signature lush, surreal style.
Sophie Sloan’s performance as Aurora, a precocious 8-year-old who is convinced that there is a monster under her bed and it ate her parents. Her wide-eyed curiosity and innocent demure belies her witty repertoire as she hires the services of a hitman to kill the monster.
Mads Mikkelsen’s portrayal of the deadpan neighbour from 5B who kills monsters, of the human kind has great on-screen chemistry with Aurora, giving a colourful dynamic that glues the different facets of the movie and transforming it into not just another shoot ’em up movie.
Sigourney Weaver doesn’t have a lot of screentime but she does steal the scenes when she features.
It’s a sort of story that keeps you guessing, you are not sure what is happening, is the monster real or is there a logical explanation as to why a little girl’s apartment is the epicentre of so much… action.
The Bad
The movie is a bit too whimsical to be taken as a serious action film but its too violent to be treated as feel good fantastical film, making it hard to quantify, adults will find it silly and kids may find it scary, its hard to find balance.
The narrative balance falters; it makes sense till it stops making sense, leaving you with a world of unanswered questions, first and foremost which will be… what did I just watch?
The Dusty
At its core Dust Bunny is a tale about dealing with trauma, but the message gets lost in the convoluted whimsy that one might miss how it’s a metaphor for the dust that gets swept under the carpet or bed and grows into a raging monster….
Final Thoughts
Dust Bunny is a dark flight of fancy, fun for the young and the young at heart who enjoy surreal storytelling. It’s not entirely family-friendly, but it offers a unique, visually rich experience that blends fairy-tale horror with pulpy action that will either thrill or bewilder you.
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